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Black History Month is an annual celebration of African-American history and contributions in the formation of the modern US. February is celebrated as Black History Month (BHM), which highlights African-American history and the contributions of Black people in the United States.
What is Black History Month and why? ›
Black History Month is an annual celebration of African-American history and contributions in the formation of the modern US. February is celebrated as Black History Month (BHM), which highlights African-American history and the contributions of Black people in the United States.
Who decided February was the Black History Month? ›
But why is February designated as the month to commemorate African American history? The answer lies with eminent American historian Carter G. Woodson, who pioneered the field of African American studies in the early 20th century.
Who invented Black History Month? ›
Carter G. Woodson was a scholar whose dedication to celebrating the historic contributions of Black people led to the establishment of Black History Month, marked every February since 1976.
What is the theme for Black History Month 2024? ›
2024 | African Americans and the Arts
The theme for Black History Month 2024 focuses on “African Americans and the Arts”. This theme is infused with African, Caribbean, and Black American lived experiences.
Who is a famous black person? ›
Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks are often elevated—and with good reason. These figures made contributions to Black history and, by extension, American history, that cannot be overstated.
What do the colors of Black History Month mean? ›
The four colours that are used for Black History Month are black, red, yellow and green. Black represents resilience, red denotes blood, yellow is optimism and justice, and green symbolises rich greenery.
What happened on February 1st in Black history? ›
February 1, 1865 U.S. President Abraham Lincoln signs the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution. The Thirteenth Amendment outlawed slavery in the United States. February 1 is known as National Freedom Day in its honor. February 3, 1870 The Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution is ratified.
Who were the Black people born in February? ›
Poet Langston Hughes, civil rights icon Rosa Parks, activist Frederick Douglass, and baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron all were born in February. It's also the birth month of President Abraham Lincoln, who signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
Did you know Black history facts? ›
Black History Month Trivia
- William Tucker, son of indentured servants from Great Britain, was the first recorded African child to be born in the colonies in 1624.
- Vermont was the first colony to ban slavery in 1777.
- In the 1770s, a Quaker named Anthony Benezet created the first school for African American children.
Have you ever wondered why we see flags of red, black and green during Black History Month? The main BHM flag is the Pan-African flag created in 1920 by Marcus Garvey. The flag is known by many names. Marcus Garvey Flag.
What do you say for Black History Month? ›
Top 10 Best Black History Month Quotes:
"Have a vision. Be demanding." "Never be limited by other people's limited imaginations." "The battles that count aren't the ones for gold medals.
