But Hayes argued that the month isn't just about celebrating African-American history, but Black history as a whole. "I think that there is this desire to make this point that African-American ...

Saturday marks the start of Black History Month, a time to honor Black people and the Black experience. And while Black History celebrations have been held for decades, some people may not realize ...

Why is Black History Month celebrated in the shortest month of the year? It’s not a conspiracy to shortchange Black Americans in days of celebrating. Here's how it got its start. The observation ...

February is Black History Month. After originating in the United States, the celebration is now observed in several countries around the world, including the United Kingdom and Ireland, at ...

Every Black History Month and Juneteenth, pioneers in African American history are often mentioned like Dr. Martin Luther ...

And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know, learn about, and understand. RELATED : Watch the 40th Annual Kingdom Day Parade on Feb. 17 ...

Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the public to honor the contributions of Black Americans, according to the museum.

The theme for Black History Month 2025 is African Americans and Labor. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976 when he called for the public to “seize the ...

Black History Month, celebrated every February in the United States, stands as a poignant reminder of the rich legacy, cultural contributions, and historical struggles of African Americans.

In 2023, he referred to Black History Month as an “insult” along with “African-American.” I don’t subscribe to that title,” Freeman said. “Black people have had different titles all ...