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2. Black History Month - Wikipedia

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   Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative month originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. [4] It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora , initially lasting a week before becoming a month-long observation since 1970. [ 5 ]

3. List of month-long observances - Wikipedia

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   African-American Music Appreciation Month [28][29] ALS Awareness Month (Canada) Caribbean-American Heritage Month [30] LGBT Pride Month. National PTSD Awareness Day [31] National Safety Month [32] National Smile Month (United Kingdom, May and June) Devotion to the Sacred Heart. Men's Mental Health Awareness.

4. Black History Month: How It Began and How to Celebrate - AOL

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   It's Black History Month 2024. The month-long celebration is a chance to acknowledge the historic achievements of Black Americans and to highlight their undeniable impact on American history. Game ...

5. Why do we celebrate Black History Month in February? - AOL

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   Black History Month's origins date back to 1915 when historian Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History.

6. How did Black History Month start? Here's why we celebrate ...

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   The idea of an annual Black History Month theme has been around since the introduction of Negro History Week. Since 1976, each president has endorsed a specific theme for the month.

7. List of observances in the United States by presidential ...

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   April 9: National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. April 14: Pan American Day and Pan American Week. May 1: Loyalty Day. May 1: Law Day, U.S.A. May 15: Peace Officers Memorial Day. 1st Thursday in May: National Day of Prayer. 2nd Friday in May: Military Spouse Day. 2nd Sunday in May: Mother's Day.

8. Here's What the Black History Month Colors Are and What They Mean

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   As noted by ASALH's official website, the theme for Black History Month 2023 is Black Resistance, which emphasizes the "ongoing oppression" of Black people throughout American history.

9. Black Awareness Day - Wikipedia

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   An advertisement about Black Awareness Day in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. A march during Consciência Negra day, São Paulo, 2008.. In Brazil, Black Consciousness Day (Portuguese: Dia da Consciência Negra) is observed annually on November 20 as a day "to celebrate a regained awareness by the black community about their great worth and contribution to the country".