Yesterday marked the first day of Black History Month. Letâs honor that with recognition and education.
Every U.S. president since 1976 has officially declared February as Black History Month, but its origins are far older. The month grew out of what was originally called âNegro History Week,â seven days of recognition established in the early 20th century.
Historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915, now named the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, and by 1926 the group was sponsoring the week during the second week of February.
Feb 1, 2021
As we make our way throughout February, our coverage of Black History Month continues strong, but we re halfway through the month and it s an important milestone to recognize when it comes to its origin, particularly thanks to the birthdays of two men:
Abraham Lincoln and
Frederick Douglass.
Black History Month was initially conceptualized as Negro History Week in 1926 and chosen to be celebrated in February to coincide with the births of the American figures, who were widely celebrated among the black community for their strides in the community. While Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, Douglass was born sometime in February 1818. As with many slaves, Douglass exact year and birthdate are unknown, but he decided to celebrate his big day on February 14. According to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History,
Feb 1, 2021
As we make our way throughout February, our coverage of Black History Month continues strong, but we re halfway through the month and it s an important milestone to recognize when it comes to its origin, particularly thanks to the birthdays of two men:
Abraham Lincoln and
Frederick Douglass.
Black History Month was initially conceptualized as Negro History Week in 1926 and chosen to be celebrated in February to coincide with the births of the American figures, who were widely celebrated among the black community for their strides in the community. While Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, Douglass was born sometime in February 1818. As with many slaves, Douglass exact year and birthdate are unknown, but he decided to celebrate his big day on February 14. According to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History,
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) Real education means to inspire people to live more abundantly, to learn to begin with life as they find it and make it better. That is just one of the quotes from Carter G. Woodson, who is credited with creating the event that would evolve into the Black History Month we celebrate today.
Black History Month was designated in 1976 and has been recognized by every U.S. president in the month of February since. Woodson was a historian, whom with minister Jesse E. Moorland, founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH). It s known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). But the mission remains the same: to research, recognize and promote the achievements of Black Americans and those of African descent.
Black History Month 2021: 15 Inspirational Quotes To Commemorate The Celebration
02/01/21 AT 8:20 AM
Every year, during the month of February, people in the United States honor and celebrate the contributions and achievements of African-Americans to the country as part of Black History Month.
Noticing that the people in the country had very little or no information about the accomplishments of Black people and their involvement in molding the country into what it became, historian Carter G. Woodson and renowned minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915.
The group, now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), in 1926 declared the second week of February as the National Negro History Week.