Black History Month

Celebrate Black Lives this Month

February 17th, 2022

It’s Black History Month, the official observance month of African American history in the U.S, and Canada. It is a month of remembering and honoring the history of the African diaspora.

It was created by the historian Carter G. Woodsen and originated as the second week of February. The week was selected because it coincided with President Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas’ birthdays.

Since then, the celebration and remembrance has evolved into what we know as Black History Month. Although this celebration originated in the United States, now Europe also celebrates Black History Month in different times of the year (U.K. celebrates in October).

To learn more about Black History use the following links:

https://www.history.com/topics/black-history

https://www.biography.com/tag/black-history

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/black-history-month