When is Black History Month? The celebration, which does not have to be confined to a single month, is typically observed Feb. 1 through the end of the month.

President Gerald R. Ford recognized Black History Month on Feb. 10, 1976, ... plays for historical performances and posters with notable dates and people, according to Harvard University.

Black History Month wasn't always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week.

Black History Month starts this weekend, but its origins are more than 100 years old. Here's why it's always celebrated in February.

Yes, "Black History Month" is trending on Google. It was not a surprise when the Department of Defense announced on Friday that it would no longer host celebrations or events related to cultural ...

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. Here's what to know for 2025.

Initially only a week-long, Black History Month was created to ensure Black history would not be forgotten. Carter G. Woodson, a Black historian and founder of the Association for the Study of African ...

Additional Black History Month Events. Black Market Saturday, February 15, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at City Hall A showcase of Black-owned businesses, creators, and organizations honoring the legacy of ...

Trump’s 2025 proclamation, however, is notably shorter than those he issued for Black History Month during his first term, and it makes no explicit mention of slavery, ...

F ebruary is Black History Month and it pays tribute to the achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. It has been celebrated since 1976, but actually started back in 1926 with ...

February is Black History Month, and the University of Delaware community will host a series of events, lectures, book giveaways, exhibitions and more to celebrate the critical contributions and ...