Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week. It was a weeklong celebration in an effort to teach people about African-American history and the contributions of Black people.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: African spirit and culture shaped American music and instruments
Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the American musical mainstream, creating popular new American music genres
Black History Month events in metro Detroit for 2025
Black History Month kicks off on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2025, and events throughout metro Detroit are honoring the history, culture and legacy of African Americans.
Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month gives us the opportunity to learn about the rich and, oftentimes, forgotten pieces of American history. Black Americans helped build this country physically, culturally, diplomatically,
10 books to read during Black History Month
Opened in 2016, the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., tells America’s story through the lens of Black experience. That story, and the NMAAHC itself, is for all of us.
When is Black History Month? Everything to know about its history and more
Here's everything to know about Black History Month, including when it is, where it was first celebrated and this year's theme.
Black History Month: When it started, why it's so significant in the US
Black History Month was officially recognized almost 50 years ago. Here's what to know about the month-long celebration of Black culture.
What we know after American Airlines plane crashes with Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
Sixty passengers and four crew members from the plane and three Black Hawk helicopter personnel are feared dead as a recovery ...
D.C. plane crash live updates: 2 black boxes found, 67 dead after American Airlines jet collides with military helicopter
A commercial plane with 60 passengers and four crew members on board collided with a military helicopter with a crew of three ...
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One of the Oldest Surviving Operas by a Black American Composer Will Be Performed for the First Time—138 Years After It Was Written
Edmond Dédé's 1887 magnum opus "Morgiane"—billed as "the most important opera never heard"—will finally get its premiere ...
DC plane crash live updates: Black boxes from American Airlines plane at NTSB lab
An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan Washington National ...
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20 Must-Read Books For Every African American
Every African American should read—or reread—this list of 20 books that amplify the voices that shaped our collective consciousness.
Traffic advisory, safety guidelines released for African American History Parade
Shreveport Police Department (SPD) announces upcoming road closures, increased foot traffic, and safety guidelines for the ...
What Trump’s cabinet picks mean for Black Americans as hearings continue
With each announcement of a Cabinet nominee, Trump moved closer to assembling a team of advisers with a long history of ...
D.C. plane crash live updates: 2 black boxes found, 67 dead after American Airlines flight collides with military helicopter
A commercial plane with 60 passengers and four crew members on board collided with a military helicopter with a crew of three ...
Union County to present ‘African Americans in Labor’ discussion with NJEA executive secretary
On Feb. 26 at noon, Union County will host a free presentation titled “African Americans in Labor” in celebration of Black History Month. The event will feature Petal Robertson, Executive Secretary of ...