If you're wondering why Black History Month is in February, the tradition began in 1926 as just a week-long observance, then expanded into a month-long celebration in 1976.
If you're wondering why Black History Month is in February, the tradition began in 1926 as just a week-long observance, then expanded into a month-long celebration in 1976.
Savannah Yamacraw ASALH Branch
Three seventh-graders from Garrison School for the Arts took top honors in the Savannah Yamacraw ASALH Branch writing contest for middle students. The poetry contest winners spanned grades sixth to eighth grade fromdifferent schools.
Students had a choice of two options, and essay or a poem or performed (video) wrap: describe the life of Carter G. Woodson, founder of Black History Month. Who are some of the African Americans living or deceased who inspired you, who give you hope for a better tomorrow? Tell us who they are and why you admire them.
Judges were: Martina Yvette Allen, teaching artist for Young Author’s Project, Deep Center; Vaughnette Goode-Walker, executive director, Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum; Kristopher Monroe, writer and former contributor to the Savannah Morning News; Joseph H. Silver Sr., president of Silver and Associates and former vice president for Academic Affairs, Savannah State University, and Marquice L.