Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Boston, MA - February 28: The Age Strong's Annual Black Heritage Celebration. (Photo by Jonathan Wiggs/The Boston Globe via Getty ...

This February has been the 100th anniversary of acknowledging U.S. Black American history and the 50th anniversary of the official recognition of Black History Month. What explains why so many people ...

What began as Negro History Week in 1926 has grown into what is now recognized as Black History Month. As the 100th anniversary approaches, it provides an opportunity to reflect on how it began and to ...

Throughout the month of February, many students on campus organized and attended events to celebrate Black History Month.

Black History Month is an annual observance in February that highlights the history and contributions of Black people. The month was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln ...

There's a whole lot of American history to be celebrated in February — Black History Month — alone. Established in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland of the Association for the Study of ...

The origin of the month-long commemoration known as Black History Month goes back almost a century ago. For those who don't know the history, some may wonder why Black history is recognized in ...