What started out as Negro History Week in 1926 has evolved into a month-long celebration. Now, Black History Month is celebrated each February as a way to remember the accomplishments and ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. The national celebration of Black excellence, struggle, triumph, and ...

In so many spaces, celebrating Black History History month means learning a few fun facts about famous African Americans. But Black History Month... The history of Black History Month, one hundred ...

Sunday Feb. 1, marks the start of Black History Month, the longstanding American tradition that celebrates the contributions of Black Americans and the Black experience. The recognition of Black ...

Black History Month has been celebrated in the United States for close to 100 years. But what is it, exactly, and how did it begin? In the years after Reconstruction, campaigning for the importance of ...

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, Evanston institutions are hosting a wide variety of free events to highlight the history and impact of Black Americans on the local ...

Black History Month often sparks discomfort, and that reaction says more about people’s relationship with history than it does about the month itself. As we celebrate Black History Month 2026, ...

Throughout his career, historian Carter G. Woodson, AB’1908, AM’1908, worked to change how Americans thought about Black history. The University of Chicago alum began that mission when, in February ...