Black History Month has its roots in the early 20th century when historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) sought to highlight the achievements and contributions of African Americans.
In 1926, Woodson launched Negro History Week to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and Frederick Douglass (February 14), two figures who played significant roles in Black history. Continue reading “The History of Black History Month”