February marks the start of a month dedicated to honoring Black history and achievements
Every February, the United States and Canada dedicate a full month to recognizing the profound contributions and often-overlooked history of Black individuals who shaped the North American landscape.
Black History Month grew out of 'Negro History Week,' which was established by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926. He chose February because it coincided with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. By 1976, the celebration was officially expanded to the entire month by President Gerald Ford.
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