What began as Negro History Week in 1926 has grown into what is now recognized as Black History Month. As the 100th anniversary approaches, it provides an opportunity to reflect on how it began and to ...

One hundred years ago, Black History Month began as an act of correction. Historian Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week to preserve Black contributions from being erased from American ...

Throughout February, WTOP is celebrating Black History Month. Join us on air and online as we bring you the stories, people and places that make up our diverse community. This year marks the 100th ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For the past 50 years, every February has been honored as Black History Month, an annual observance that recognizes the ...

In February 1926, the eminent Black scholar Carter G. Woodson called on communities across the United States to observe a weeklong celebration of Black history. Woodson urged members of the public to ...

Black History Month is an entire month devoted to putting a spotlight on African Americans who have made contributions to our country. Originally, it was seen as a way of teaching students and young ...

Feb. 1 marks the first day of Black History Month, a federally recognized, nationwide celebration honoring the triumphs and struggles of African-Americans throughout U.S. history. In 1926, Carter G.

Judson L. Jeffries is a professor of African American and African Studies at Ohio State University and a regular contributor to The Columbus Dispatch. Not since the Enlightenment period have attempts ...

Black History Month is a nationwide movement to both celebrate and learn about the Black culture and achievements of African Americans and Black people across the diaspora. To continue the month-long ...

Concentrating Black history into the shortest month of the year strips it of context. History becomes episodic instead of foundational.

For the past 50 years, every February has been honored as Black History Month, an annual observance that recognizes the achievements and contributions of Black Americans. But without historian Carter ...