Ridgefield author pens photo, essay book on 'American Childhood' newstimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from newstimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Black History Month draws its origins to February 1926, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson organized “Negro History Week,” a celebration that honored the contributions of African Americans with activities such as parades, history clubs, speeches, and more.