Frederick Douglass was an Eastern Shore native, abolitionist leader, social reformer, and one of the most important leaders of the movement for African American civil rights in the 19th century. “While Black History Month is a time to reflect,

The origin of Black History Month in America goes back more than 100 years. Some may wonder why February, the shortest month of the year, was chosen to be the month to celebrate Black history. Here is the origin of Black History Month and how it is celebrated each year.

President Donald Trump honoured Black History Month by pledging to add statues of over 10 Black icons in the National Garden of American Heroes. The garden will include statues of notable figures like Harriet Tubman,