Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative month originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. [4] It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora, initially lasting a week before becoming a month-long observation since 1970. [5]

Black History Month, now a cornerstone of cultural recognition and education in the United States and beyond, began as a single week of observance. Its origins trace back to Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a pioneering historian and educator who made it his life’s work to ensure that Black history was studied, honored, and woven into the broader American narrative.

Feb 3, 2025 · The month started as "Negro History Week" in 1926. It sprang from the efforts of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American scholar who chose February since the birthdays of legendary orator ...

Jan 31, 2025 · In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week. It was a weeklong celebration in an effort to teach people about African-American history and the contributions of Black people.

Jan 14, 2010 · Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since...

On Feb. 7, 1926, Carter G. Woodson, initiated the first celebration of Negro History Week which led to Black History Month, to extend and deepen the study and scholarship on African American history, all year long.

Founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in February 1926, what was Formerly known as Negro History Week became a month-long celebration as a way to promote, research, preserve, interpret, and disseminate information about Black life, History, and culture to …

In February 1926, Woodson started Negro History Week, and after university students and staff pushed to extend the celebration, it evolved into Black History Month as it is currently recognized...

Black History Month was first observed as Negro History Week in February 1926, but the inspiration for the commemoration began over a decade earlier through a steady stream of electrifying events, discoveries, and other celebrations of Black excellence.

Ultimately Woodson believed Negro History Week—which became Black History Month in 1976—would be a vehicle for racial transformation forever. The question that faces us today is whether or not Black History Month is still relevant?