What is Black History Month?
From History.com:
"Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history."
Origin of African American History Month
Reference Books
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Library Databases
- ARTstorInformation on ARTstor's collection of African American artwork and collections in honor of Black History Month.
- Black Studies in VideoAlexander Street Press's award-winning black studies portfolio, containing seminal documentaries, interviews, archival footage and more. Available for free through February.
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