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February Is Black History Month! What Are the Black History Month Colors and What Do They Mean?
February is Black History Month and it pays tribute to the achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. It has been celebrated since 1976, but actually started back in 1926 with Negro History Week.
Black History Month Facts You Probably Didn't Learn in School
As conservatives try to change how history is taught in our schools, here are some Black history facts you should know.
How advocates are stepping up for Black History month as federal agencies scale back
Despite threats to end Black History Month programs and others at some federal agencies, groups vow to recognize it outside the workplace.
Black History Month: how African Americans integrated in the military
African Americans have evolved in our country. Tuskegee University was awarded an Air Corps contract to help train black military pilots. This group was eventually called ‘The Tuskegee Airmen’ and pushed for integration into the military.
Black History Month fact of the day
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - It’s day nine of Black History Month. Here’s your Black history fact of the day. Feb. 9, 1971 the commissioner of baseball announced the first member of the Negro wing of the baseball hall of fame. Leroy “Satchel” Paige was the first person to be inducted in this wing.
Black History Month Minute: Mrs. Cora P. Roberson
She is credited for being one of the first Black educators in the school district to teach white students, when she accepted a position at Kirby-Smith School in the mid-1960’s.
Plainfield celebrates Black History Month with inspiring film screenings
Both screenings will take place at the Anne Louise Davis Room in the Plainfield Public Library, located at 8100 Park Ave.
Black History Month: California barbershop empowers Black barbers and community
Dakar Harrigan and Marquis Brooks are breaking barriers in a community where there aren't many barbers who look like them.
Black History Month: Honoring Lela Thompson
Lela Thompson was the first black woman to graduate from Wilmington College, which is now the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Owambe Black History Month Festival offers free events in Africatown
A new festival will celebrate the legacy and potential of the Africatown community this weekend, offering a four-day slate of free events. The inaugural Owambe Black History Month Festival is presented by the nonprofit group All Things Africatown.
Black History Month at the California Science Center
It’s Black History Month! Gayle Anderson reports from the California Science Center about the development of the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, the new home of the Space Shuttle Endeavour. In 1987,
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Black History Month 2025: Eddie Glaude Jr. on James Baldwin, a library Douglass Day transcribe-a-thon and more
The University community is hosting a range of events. Educational programs and resources are also available year-round.
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From territory to today: Mapping Minnesota’s Black history
In celebration of Black History Month in February, MPR News is highlighting Black history throughout the state. From a fur ...
Black history: Nine Palm Beach County sites, venues with significance to Black community
From bars to burial sites, hotels to high schools, these places are notable in the Black history of Palm Beach County.
Google Calendar update removes Black History Month, Pride Month
Google Calendar has removed references to Black History Month, Pride Month, saying the manual additions were not sustainable.
West Orange Arts Council showcases works by local artist with Black History Month exhibit, ‘We’ll Never Forget’
Works by West Orange artist Bernard Jackson will be on display at the West Orange Arts Center through March 2.
Black History Month events in Columbus include films, music, dance, theater, discussion
From the triumphs of Jesse Owens to the early days of hip-hop, there's a lot to learn and celebrate in February.
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Meet 9 trailblazing ‘hidden figures’ of Black history from across the Charlotte region
Many Charlotte-area residents are familiar with some of the more notable figures in local Black history, people like Harvey Gantt, the first Black student accepted to enroll at Clemson University ...
Black History Month: The Hillside HS legacy of Wendell Tabb
Wendell Tabb is a "legend" in the Durham performing arts community and his former students are a testament to his remarkable ...