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.
Hampton Roads offers a variety of Black History Month events
Telling Our Stories: Black American History Celebration, 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 15. Chesapeake Public Libraries is hosting poet Sharran C. Taylor (aka Kween Yakini). The program will include original poetry, storytelling, visual imagery and music. All ages. Indian River Library, 2320 Old Greenbrier Road.
Feb. 2025 holiday schedule: Black History Month, Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, more
Anyone who looks at all the holidays lined up for the month of February can tell it's a time to celebrate Black history, love, football and, um, groundhogs? Here are February's federal holidays and important dates lined up for the second month of the year.
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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Black History Month: When it started, why it's so significant in the US
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February is Black History Month. Celebrate in RI with tours, poetry, music and more
Black history runs deep and wide in Rhode Island, so if you want to celebrate Black History Month in February, there are plenty of possibilities. Whether you opt for a self-guided walking ...
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Community Arts Calendar: Celebrate Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, Lunar New Year and more this February
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