Why is Black History Month in February? History, theme and how to celebrate in Texas
While Black History Month is commemorated in February, celebrating and learning more about the history doesn't have to stop there. There are several places in Texas to educate yourself about Black history. Here is a list of places throughout Texas where you can learn and behold Black History Month and beyond.
When is Black History Month? How did it get started?
Black History Month goes back nearly 100 years, and is celebrated in February in New Jersey with various events.
Black History Month 2025 celebrates role of Black labor in building nation
This year's Black History Month theme celebrates the role of Black labor in building the nation through industry or community work.
Black History Month starts Saturday. Here's the history behind the month-long celebration
Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in February of 1926.
250Lex announces Black History Month events
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington’s 250th Anniversary Commission announced its Black History Month events. “250Lex will celebrate, uplift and pay tribute to the many contributions African Americans have made to Lexington,” Mayor Linda Gorton said.
How to celebrate Black History Month in D.C. this weekend
This year's Black History Month theme is "African Americans and Labor," and plenty of local museums and institutions are putting on special events. State of play: The Library of Congress is showcasing a display on Black labor,
Ways to celebrate Black History Month at Charlotte Museum of History
Visitors are invited to tour one of Mecklenburg County's oldest Black schoolhouses, partake in the African American Heritage Festival, and enjoy other exhibits.
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This Month in Fire History - Feb. 2025
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On This Day in Black History - Feb. 3
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Black History Month 2025: Origins, meaning, theme, and why is celebrated on February?
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