History Behind Black History Month
The History Behind Black History Month
Source: Prince George’s County Black History Month / Prince George’s County Black History Month
February is Black History Month. It began as “Negro History Week” in 1926, and was created by noted African American historian and scholar Carter G, Woodson. By 1976, it became a month-long celebration. While its unconfirmed, reports say February was chosen for Black History Month to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.
