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.
Roy S. Johnson: Hey, white people, it’s not too late to celebrate Black History Month with us
Feb. 27 — In 1869, John Willis Menard rose from his seat in the chamber of the U.S. Congress to defend his status as the first African American elected to the institution, thus becoming the first Black to address Congress. Alas, he was denied the seat and returned to Florida where he became a school superintendent.
JMRL launches event calendar for Black History Month
To kick things off, the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library branches across central Virginia will be hosting a wide range of events to celebrate Black history.
Weekend To Do List: Starting off February with Galentine's Day and Black History Month
With the start of February this weekend, it's the beginning of Black History Month and Valentine's Day is right around the corner, with events commemorating both in Massachusetts, plus an event for ice cream lovers on Saturday.
Celebrate Black History Month at museums, parks, and cinemas around SoCal
Over 60 LA County Parks will honor the month through activities, cultural performances, food events, and art workshops.
Looking for ways to celebrate Black History Month in South Jersey? We'll tell you how.
Local libraries, colleges and churches are hosting a variety of activities to participate in for Black History Month in your area.
Multiple events scheduled for Black History Month in Bluefield
A variety of special events organized by the Black History Committee, in conjunction with State University (BSU) and the city of Bluefield, are on this month's calendar to celebrate National Black History Month 2025.
Black History Month is here: 5 CT events to check out this week
Black History Month is here, along with a bevvy of events across Connecticut worth checking out. We have gone ahead and selected five events taking place this week you will not want to miss, such as “Urban League of Greater Hartford’s February 6th Cultural Event,
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2025: NYC calendar of events
New York City is ready to celebrate Black History Month with a plethora of activities organized by the city as well as other well-known city institutions!
Here are 11 Fayetteville-area events to celebrate Black History Month
Here are 11 events to mark Black History Month in Cumberland County. Details: Tour the historic home of Dr. Ezekial Ezra Smith, which was built in 1902 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Here are 7 Black History Month events to check out in Akron
The city of Akron joins others across the nation to celebrate and recognize Black History Month. “The city of Akron is a diverse, vibrant community and the story of Akron’s history could not be told without the stories of Black activists,
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Feb. 2025 holiday schedule: Black History Month, Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, more
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13 best Black history movies to watch in February and beyond
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Community Arts Calendar: Celebrate Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, Lunar New Year and more this February
This month, we’re celebrating Lunar New year, Black History Month, Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day and National Black Literacy ...