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.

Over the next four weeks, the D.C. area comes alive with events highlighting contributions made by the Black community, lionizing heroes like Frederick Douglass and William Still; shining a spotlight on histories that don’t always appear in schoolbooks;

WISN 12's new president and general manager Shawn Oswald introduces himself and explains how WISN 12 will be celebrating Black History Month.

February is Black History Month and the City of Terre Haute is celebrating by unveiling new banners downtown. The banners will feature local honorees, recognizing their impact on the Terre Haute community.