What to Know About Black History Month
By Dr. Femi Skanes February is often thought of as a month that celebrates love and presidents. However, February is also recognized as Black History Month. Often referred to as the “Father of Black History”, Dr. Carter G. Woodson launched “Negro History Week” in 1926. Dr. Woodson selected the second week of February to celebrate […]
Winter Reading: Top Picks for Black History Month
By Kristin Boza The foundation for African American History Month, also known as Black History Month, was laid by Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland in 1915 when they started the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. […]