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.
Black History Month explained: its origins, celebrations and myths
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.
Where to celebrate Black History Month around Seattle in 2025
To celebrate Black History Month in Seattle, a variety of local cultural, community and arts organizations are putting on events in the area that offer everything from film screenings to talks and music.
Celebrate Black History Month with these Columbia-area events
A "Fences" screening, a gospel quartet concert, historic home tours in downtown Columbia and a pokeno night at the art museum are all on deck for BHM in SC.
Black History Month events in Southern California
Black History Month Parade & Expo Feb. 22 Parade begins at Summit & Citrus Ave., Fontana, CA 92325 The parade will feature marching bands, drill/dance teams, community groups, and more. The expo includes live entertainment, food and craft vendors, a car show, and more. Black History Month Parade & Expo
USF Celebrates Black History Month 2025
Here are more than a dozen ways to celebrate Black History Month at USF. This year’s theme is “Labor and Love in the Time of Resistance.” Black History Month Men's Basketball Game Social, Feb. 1, 6 to 7 p.m., War Memorial Gym. Students, staff, faculty, and alumni are welcome at this Black Community Council event.
New Resources for Black History Month Observances Available From Discovery Education
The following resources are now available for users of the essential companion for engaged classrooms, Discovery Education Experience: -- History Kids: Black History Month video: Students in grades 6-12 can dive into the origins of Black History Month while learning about Carter G.
White House Press Secretary's Puzzling Remark About Black History Month Spurs Questions
Experts weigh in on Karoline Leavitt's response to a question about the Trump administration's plans for Black History Month ...
Alleged Defense Agency Memo Pauses Observance of Black History Month, Pride, Others
The memo was allegedly written to bring the Defense Intelligence Agency in line with President Donald Trump's anti-DEI ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: African spirit and culture shaped American music and instruments
Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the ...
Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more
The instructions were published Tuesday in a Defense Intelligence Agency memo and affect 11 annual events, including Black ...
Trump’s Press Secretary: Administration ‘Intends’ To Celebrate Black History Month Amid Anti-Woke Efforts
Leavitt made her debut taking questions on Black History Month plans, revealing Trump's team "intends" to celebrate American ...
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Black History Month
Throughout the month, our newscasts will highlight the diverse and impactful ways in which work and various professions intersect with the collective experiences of Black individuals.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Denzel Washington returns to Broadway in ‘Othello’
Washington’s portrayal of Othello adds him to a collection of Black actors who have performed the theatrical role, which was traditionally portrayed by whites only for generations.