Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G.
Woodson and other prominent African Americans. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”
Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.
Black History Month Sankofa Traveling Museum Exhibit
Wednesday, February 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Black History Month Sankofa Traveling Museum Exhibit
Thursday, February 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Black History Month Keynote Speaker: Jordan Green Ellis
Thursday, February 23 at noon
Black History Month Keynote Speaker: Jordan Green Ellis
Thursday, February 23 at 5:00 p.m.