Today marks beginning of Black History Month

How Carter G. Woodson Fueled the Creation of Black History Month
The historian promoted Negro History Week as part of efforts to embed Black studies into the American education system.
Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Schools, museums and communities across the nation are marking Black History Month — a celebration of Black history, culture and education.
Black History Month starts Saturday. Here's the history behind the month-long celebration
Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in February of 1926.
Black History Month starts this weekend; here's what you need to know
Black History Month starts this weekend, but its origins are more than 100 years old. Here's why it's always celebrated in February.
What you should know about Black History Month: From its origins to current misconceptions
Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week. It was a weeklong celebration in an effort to teach people about African-American history and the contributions of Black people.
When is Black History Month? How did it get started?
Black History Month goes back nearly 100 years, and is celebrated in February in New Jersey with various events.
Black History Month 2025 celebrates role of Black labor in building nation
This year's Black History Month theme celebrates the role of Black labor in building the nation through industry or community work.
Black History Month in the DC area: 6 museums and exhibits celebrating African American heritage
Black History Month honors the achievements and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history, and it’s a great time to visit a favorite museum for a special exhibit or visit somewhere new. The theme of Black History Month in 2025 is African Americans and labor,
When is Black History Month? Everything to know about its history and more
Here's everything to know about Black History Month, including when it is, where it was first celebrated and this year's theme.
What to know about why Black History Month was created
Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the public to honor the contributions of Black Americans, according to the museum. The month has since inspired other groups and an appreciation of multicultural backgrounds.
Harlem’s oldest church celebrates Black History Month, community heritage
Gospel music, black history, and delicious carrot cake – a perfect combination for a wonderful celebration at Harlem’s oldest church. It was also a chance for those in attendance to learn so much about the Elmendorf Reformed Church and its mission to create a memorial and educational center for its nearby
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Why Carter G. Woodson Picked February to Promote Black History
Who Was Carter G. Woodson? K nown as the “Father of Black History,” Carter G. Woodson dedicated his career to the field of African American history and lobbied ext ...
A South Side gathering of Black intellectuals set the stage for Black History Month
Carter Woodson was a tireless promoter of Black culture who planted seeds for what became Black History Month a century ago ...
What Black history in pre-Civil War Cincinnati looked like, per a celebrated scholar
Carter G. Woodson, who started the precursor to Black History Month, wrote of Cincinnati’s Black history before the Civil War ...