This year's commemoration of Black History Month is of particular significance. That’s because it marks a century of recognizing Black people’s contributions to the country. In 1926, what was then ...

Black History Month is a nationwide movement to both celebrate and learn about the Black culture Black History Month is a nationwide movement that celebrates and educates about Black culture and the ...

Throughout February, WTOP is celebrating Black History Month. Join us on air and online as we bring you the stories, people and places that make up our diverse community. This year marks the 100th ...

Black History Month is a nationwide movement to both celebrate and learn about the Black culture and achievements of African Americans and Black people across the diaspora. To kickstart the month-long ...

With Black History Month arriving, it seems clear to me that there are three basic types of stories being told. Some are promoted far more heavily than others. Black History Month began in 1926 with ...

Rice University celebrated the 100-year anniversary of Black History Month by highlighting the richness of Black culture. After a spirited kickoff Feb. 2, the month was filled with a series of ...

The history of Black History Month began 100 years ago, in the old YMCA building on South Wabash, a wide-shouldered block of pale red brick erected in 1913. It was once the nexus of Bronzeville, the ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Black history on this continent stretches back centuries, but it wasn’t until 1926 that historian Carter G. Woodson, a Virginia native, launched what he called “Negro History Week ...

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History is Now is a project honoring 100 years of Black history month. The series explores how history inspires us to be better people, celebrates today’s history makers and tells the story of today's ...