This year's commemoration of Black History Month is of particular significance. That’s because it marks a century of recognizing Black people’s contributions to the country. In 1926, what was then ...

One hundred years ago, Black History Month began as an act of correction. Historian Carter G. Woodson established Negro ...

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 ...

Throughout February, WTOP is celebrating Black History Month. Join us on air and online as we bring you the stories, people and places that make up our diverse community. This year marks the 100th ...

Feb. 1 marks the first day of Black History Month, a federally recognized, nationwide celebration honoring the triumphs and struggles of African-Americans throughout U.S. history. In 1926, Carter G.

Judson L. Jeffries is a professor of African American and African Studies at Ohio State University and a regular contributor to The Columbus Dispatch. Not since the Enlightenment period have attempts ...

Black History Month is an entire month devoted to putting a spotlight on African Americans who have made contributions to our country. Originally, it was seen as a way of teaching students and young ...

For the past 50 years, every February has been honored as Black History Month, an annual observance that recognizes the achievements and contributions of Black Americans. But without historian Carter ...

In February 1926, the eminent Black scholar Carter G. Woodson called on communities across the United States to observe a weeklong celebration of Black history. Woodson urged members of the public to ...

The first Black woman elect­ed mayor of a Mississippi town, Uni­ta Blackwell, was born on this day in Lula, Miss. The former ...