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How Negro History Week Became Black History Month and Why It Matters Now


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How Negro History Week Became Black History Month and Why It Matters Now
Feb. 24, 2021
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Black History Month has been celebrated in the United States for close to 100 years. But what is it, exactly, and how did it begin?
In the years after Reconstruction, campaigning for the importance of Black history and doing the scholarly work of creating the canon was a cornerstone of civil rights work for leaders like Carter G. Woodson. Martha Jones, a professor of history at Johns Hopkins University and the Society of Black Alumni Presidential Professor, explained: “These are men [like Woodson] who were trained formally and credentialed in the ways that all intellectuals and thought leaders of the early 20th century were trained at Harvar ....

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Why Black History Month Is Celebrated in February


You May Not Know the Significance of Celebrating Black History Month in February
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February has been recognized as Black History Month by every US president since Gerald Ford in 1976. With those 28 (or 29) days comes a celebration of Blackness, paired with reflection on the struggles for justice that have plagued Black communities since this country was founded almost 250 years ago. School lunchrooms offer Black-history-themed meals, streaming services debut their celebrating Black stories collections, corporations roll out special-edition lines dedicated to Black consumers, and your Black friends walk with a little extra pep in their step.
But why? Why was the month marked by pink hearts and cheesy Hallmark cards chosen to celebrate the endless contributions Black Americans have made to society? Here s a brief history. ....

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