Black History Month
Black History Month is when we celebrate and honor those that paved the way, a time dedicated to recognizing the profound contributions made by African Americans to the nation. Originally established as Negro History Week in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a pioneering African American historian, this month-long observance has evolved into Black History Month, officially recognized in 1976. Choosing February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, Dr. Woodson aimed to highlight figures pivotal in the fight against slavery and the advancement of civil rights.