Black History Month Explained: Who Started It, Why It's in February and More Facts You Should Know

Black History Month was made an official holiday by President Gerald Ford in 1976. Find out who started it, why it is ...

15 Black History Month Facts You May Not Know

Black History Month began as merely a week back in 1926 thanks to the efforts of one man: Carter G. Woodson. A scholar and ...
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10 history facts I learned this month that were so fun, weird, and interesting, I literally had to share

The French once put a pig on trial for murder. The first author in history was a Mesopotamian princess. View Entire Post › ...
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15 Black history facts everyone should know

February is Black History Month. The annual observation is set aside to spotlight the many contributions of Black Americans, as well as elevate awareness around the sacrifices, heritage and luminaries ...