The federal government has removed the memorial to slavery on Independence Mall, but Black history exceeds the limits of ...

Concentrating Black history into the shortest month of the year strips it of context. History becomes episodic instead of ...

Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the founder of Negro History Week, Black History Month, and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, is remembered for his dedication to preserving ...

The contest, organized by state Rep. Brenda Carter, D-Pontiac, asks participants to write an essay, just one page, a short reflection "on why they believe their life story is part of Black history" ...

February is Black History Month. Throughout the month, Loving Living Local is highlighting African American and historical figures that shaped our country, and specifically make ...

The Black History Proclamation in Colorado Springs has recently stirred controversy that appears unwarranted. Unfortunately, the damage is done. Back on Jan. 27 the Black History Proclamation hit a ...

Feb. 1 marked the beginning of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, which was originally a week-long celebration ...

LEADER OF THE ORGANIZATION THAT FOUNDED BLACK HISTORY MONTH. THIS IS ONE OF THE SIGNS FROM THE COLORED WAITING ROOM. MY GRANDMOTHER WAS ONE OF THE FIRST BLACK NURSES IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND THEY WOULD ...

Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week, which evolved into Black History Month and helped center Black history in U.S. education and beyond.

Without Black women, it's very unlikely Black History Month would be what it is today.

Wisconsin history is full of remarkable achievements by African Americans. Here are just a few in commemoration of Black History Month’s 50th anniversary.

Noted Black scholar and historian Carter G. Woodson, known as the Father of Black History Month, was born in 1875 ...