Benjamin Quarles, a celebrated historian at Morgan State University, faced an uphill battle to chronicle the Black experience ...

Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week in 1926 to celebrate accomplishments of Black people who were called negroes at ...

Thoughtful resources combined with experiential learning guide students to engage with important events in our country’s past ...

Trump went on to cite abolitionist Frederick Douglass, freedom fighter Harriett Tubman, economist Thomas Sowell, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and professional golfer Tiger Woods as examples ...

The roots of Black History Month are credited with growing from Chicago’s Black History Weeks – thanks to the efforts of Carter G. Woodson- in the summer of 1915.

What is the origin of Black History Month? Discover its significance, historical roots, and this year's theme, celebrating ...

Black History Month began in 1926 as ‘Negro History Week’, founded by historian Carter G. Woodson to highlight the overlooked contributions of Black Americans. The second week of February was chosen ...

Black History Month is celebrated annually in the United States during the month of February as a time to recognize and honor ...

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

Stephen Puleo’s biography offers a fresh glimpse into the Radical Republicans’ struggle against slavery and shines a light on ...

Knoxville will celebrate Black History Month with opportunities to learn about and highlight the accomplishments ... statesman and activist Frederick Douglass in honor of his birthday.

Black History Month takes center stage in many communities, including the Ashland area: a fundraising dinner for the C.B.