Black History Month 2025: Moving Forward With Purpose And Impact
This article provides strategies on how to stay abreast of BHM themes, address critical issues impacting the Black community, and take steps to honor Black history.
Black History Month is underway. Here's what to know about its origins and myths.
Myths around Black History Month continue, Whitehead said, including the idea that the U.S. government purposely chose the shortest month of the year. In reality, Woodson chose February because two prominent figures in the civil rights movement — Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass — had birthdays in the week he chose.
What is Black History Month, and why is it important?
February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know,
February Is Black History Month! What Are the Black History Month Colors and What Do They Mean?
February is Black History Month and it pays tribute to the achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. It has been celebrated since 1976, but actually started back in 1926 with Negro History Week.
Black History, Pride Month and other events quietly vanish from Google calendars
Pride Month, Black History Month, Indigenous People Month, Jewish Heritage, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Hispanic Heritage were all removed the desktop website and mobile app, according to multiple outlets and an Axios review.
Black Month History in Canada - 2025 Edition
Carl Cadogan, chair of the London Black Heritage Council, in front of the former site of London's fugitive slave chapel in 2022. Cadogan will hold a teaching about the chapel during one of many events being held in London for Black History Month. (Michelle Both/CBC)
Lamont talks Black History Month with Windsor students
At Clover Street Elementary School Wednesday, Governor Ned Lamont met with third and fifth graders to discuss Black History Month. Alongside the mayor and education staff, the governor taught students like Ammar Memedovic about the importance of Black History Month and Abraham Lincoln’s 226th birthday.
Google Calendar users no longer see default entries for events like Pride, Black History Month
Separate from this Calendar shift, Google has gained attention over its recent decision to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali.
Google Calendar removes Black History Month along with public holidays
Google Calendar has removed Black History Month and public holidays, along with other cultural events. Neighbors believe this could be the first step toward erasing African American heritage.
Google Calendar removes default references for Pride, Black History Month among others
The update gained online attention after people mentioned upcoming events such as Pride and Black History Month were no longer being listed.
NBC Washington13d
Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month – a celebration of Black history, culture and education. The history of the ...
USA Today10d
When is Black History Month? How did it get started?
Yes, "Black History Month" is trending on Google. It was not a surprise when the Department of Defense announced on Friday that it would no longer host celebrations or events related to cultural ...
The Repository8d
This Black History Month, remember the shared struggle of African Americans | Letter
Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative ... Diaspora, a strategic scattering of people with a common origin, background and belief system, is an experience often associated ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer13d
When is Black History Month? Everything to know about its history and more
February is Black History Month. After originating in the United States, the celebration is now observed in several countries around the world, including the United Kingdom and Ireland ...