February is Black History Month — but where did the concept come from? The answer is right here in Central Virginia.
When we think about the transformative power of education, Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s name and impact stand out. Known as the “Father of Black History,” Woodson’s remarkable contributions to Black ...
Reflecting on Black History Month, Cardinal Wilton Gregory recalled how young people in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, ...
Cardinal Wilton Gregory’s mention of Carter G. Woodson, and his hope that his legacy will inspire future generations, was a ...
On Jan. 31, the Department of Defense announced in a statement that it will not use official resources, such as staff time, ...
KCAU 9 is celebrating the highlighting Siouxland's African-American history-makers of Siouxland, both past and present with a ...
It is with a great deal of satisfaction that we again celebrate Black History Month. Beginning in 1976, every U.S. President has officially designated February as Black History or African American ...
More than 225 people gathered to celebrate African American history and culture at The Philadelphia Tribune’s annual ...
Initially only a week-long, Black History Month was created to ensure Black history would not be forgotten.  Carter G. Woodson, a Black historian and founder of the Association for ...
For four decades, the USA has officially celebrated Black History Month, but efforts to honor African American history in ...
More than 225 people gathered at the Union League to celebrate African-American history and culture at The Philadelphia ...
The roots of Black History Month are credited with growing from Chicago’s Black History Weeks – thanks to the efforts of Carter G. Woodson- in the summer of 1915.