Black History Month often sparks discomfort, and that reaction says more about people’s relationship with history than it does about the month itself. As we celebrate Black History Month 2026, ...

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The origin of the month-long commemoration known as Black History Month goes back almost a century ago. For those who don't know the history, some may wonder why Black history is recognized in ...

February marks the start of Black History Month, which highlights the history, culture and contributions of Black people throughout American history. Each year, it's observed throughout February. The ...

I recently interviewed Jarvis R. Givens, a professor of education and African and African American studies at Harvard University. His new book, I’ll Make Me a World: The 100-Year Journey of Black ...

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President Donald Trump called on several Black Americans to tout his positive impact on minority well-being on Wednesday during the White House Black History Month celebration, including many who ...

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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 ...

America loves its heroes. The nation has made lions of the men who signed a document 250 years ago to declare independence from the English crown; it’s made saints of the 55 men who gathered in a ...

Black History Month is an annual observance in February that highlights the history and contributions of Black people. The month was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln ...