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The theme of Black History Month 2025 is ‘African Americans and Labor’
Groups celebrating Black History Month are including this year’s theme of African Americans and Labor as part of their commemorations.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: African spirit and culture shaped American music and instruments
Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the American musical mainstream, creating popular new American music genres
Where to celebrate Black History Month 2025 around West Michigan
West Michigan residents looking to honor and celebrate Black History Month have a series of various activities to partake in this year. Black History Month honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans to the country every February.
Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month gives us the opportunity to learn about the rich and, oftentimes, forgotten pieces of American history. Black Americans helped build this country physically, culturally, diplomatically,
When is Black History Month? Everything to know about its history and more
Here's everything to know about Black History Month, including when it is, where it was first celebrated and this year's theme.
Celebrate Black History Month in central Arkansas with these events
February marks the beginning of Black History Month and celebrations are already kicking off around the state. Black History Month was established in February 1926 by Carter G. Woodson as a way to celebrate African American history and culture.
Black Like That: How We Celebrate Black History Month Across The Globe
From Canada and the United Kingdom to Costa Rica and Australia, Black people's impact extends far beyond US borders. Here's how Black History Month is celebrated in some unexpected places.
Rosenwald Schools provided education for African Americans during segregation
In Southwest Louisiana, there were about 18 Rosenwald Schools built with seven in Calcasieu Parish. The Rosenwald fund wasn’t only for schools. He also provided grants towards building ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Irish, African American connection linked by slavery, neighborhoods, tragedy
While historical tensions have been acknowledged, a shared solidarity and activism highlighted the relationship between ...
Alsobrooks grills Kennedy on belief that Black Americans should get different vaccine schedules
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) on Thursday grilled Department of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s ...
Black American Heritage flag raising held in Springfield
On Saturday in Springfield, the community celebrated the first day of Black History Month, by raising the Black American ...
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20 Must-Read Books For Every African American
Every African American should read—or reread—this list of 20 books that amplify the voices that shaped our collective consciousness.
‘Black Wings’ exhibit showcases history of African Americans in aviation
The Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center will feature “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight” through May 3.
What Trump’s cabinet picks mean for Black Americans as hearings continue
With each announcement of a Cabinet nominee, Trump moved closer to assembling a team of advisers with a long history of ...
He’s the first Black American to compose a full opera. It’s finally being staged after 138 years
For the briefest of moments, a silence fell over the pews of New Orleans’ famed St. Louis Cathedral, as the chapel filled ...