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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]
In 2015, Jones' achievements were recognized by the creators of a Black heritage-themed playground located in Minneapolis. The playground features train-themed equipment with an educational plaque explaining Jones' mobile refrigeration technology. [7] In 2022, several Black-owned breweries honored Jones during Black History Month.
Woodson believed that education and increasing social and professional contacts among Black and white people could reduce racism, and he promoted the organized study of African-American history partly for that purpose. He would later promote the first Negro History Week in Washington, D.C., in 1926, forerunner of Black History Month.
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 ...
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.
Black History Month began in 1926 as just a week-long observance, then expanded into a month-long celebration in 1976. ... saying that “Black people gave us Black history month.” Specifically ...
The first black person on record to have successfully performed pericardium (the sac surrounding the heart) surgery to repair a wound. [191] Williams, Marguerite Thomas: 1895–1991 Geologist: First black person to receive a Ph.D. in Geology Williams, Scott W. 1943– Mathematician [192] Williams, Walter E. 1936–2020 Economist, social scientist
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.