Black History Month 2025: Moving Forward With Purpose And Impact
This article provides strategies on how to stay abreast of BHM themes, address critical issues impacting the Black community, and take steps to honor Black history.
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.
February is Black History Month. Here's the history behind the celebration
Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in February of 1926.
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.
10 events in Southern California celebrating Black History Month
Southern California is home to a wide variety of events that celebrate this important month, from creative workshops and live performances to exhibitions and community gatherings.
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.
37 Ways to Intentionally Celebrate Black History Month This Year
Black History Month is an annual celebration in the United States that recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans every February. The awareness holiday has been targeted in recent rollbacks of Diversity,
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, Pride Month, public holidays no longer appear on Google Calendar
Google removed the first day of Black History Month, Pride Month and other public holidays and national observances from its Calendar app.
Google Calendar omits Pride, Black History Month from default display
Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.
Google Calendar Cuts Pride Month, Black History Month And More Observances—Here Are All The Companies Rolling Back DEI
Following Trump's lead, organizations including Walmart, Lowe’s and Meta have announced they would scale back their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
CFPB Takes Down Black History Month Posters After Trump Takeover
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has removed Black History Month signs and taken other steps to conform with ...
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February is Black History Month: How you can celebrate with music, storytelling in Norwich
Black History Month events in Norwich include music and storytelling at the Norwich Arts Center, a food festival, and an ...