Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Historian and author Carter G.
15 Black History Month events coming to Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti
February marks Black History Month and Washtenaw County has a few ways to honor and celebrate the achievements, contributions and legacies of African Americans. Black History Month is nationally recognized in February each year,
Where to celebrate Black History Month around Seattle in 2025
To celebrate Black History Month in Seattle, a variety of local cultural, community and arts organizations are putting on events in the area that offer everything from film screenings to talks and music.
How to celebrate Black History Month in the D.C. area
Over the next four weeks, the D.C. area comes alive with events highlighting contributions made by the Black community, lionizing heroes like Frederick Douglass and William Still; shining a spotlight on histories that don’t always appear in schoolbooks;
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Black performers have a long and proud tradition on Broadway
Among myriad offerings on Broadway these days are shows that reflect and represent the generations-old traditions of Black performers and theater professionals working in New York theater.
Former Seattle Seahawk to speak at Black History Month events in Yakima
YAKIMA, Wash. - A number of organizations in Yakima are holding a month-long series of events for Black History Month.
More than a dozen ways to celebrate Black History Month
From historical plays to intimate concerts to films and children’s activities, here are 13 ways to take part in Black History Month in and around Boston this year.
When is Black History Month? Everything to know about its history and more
Here's everything to know about Black History Month, including when it is, where it was first celebrated and this year's theme.
New Resources for Black History Month Observances Available From Discovery Education
The following resources are now available for users of the essential companion for engaged classrooms, Discovery Education Experience: -- History Kids: Black History Month video: Students in grades 6-12 can dive into the origins of Black History Month while learning about Carter G.
How the Hawks are celebrating Black History Month with local creatives
As the name implies, Black History Month celebrations typically focus on past achievements and stories. This year, the Atlanta Hawks want to recognize local Black creatives currently making an impact.
Black History Month event in Bentonville
The two actors starred as love interests Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann in 2003’s “Curse of the Black … House Democrats launched a multilateral effort Wednesday to combat the flood of executive actions from President Trump,
Black History Month starts with rescheduled MLK Jr. Day Festival, Carver Museum block party
Less than half a mile north from HTU, the George Washington Carver Museum will hold its own celebration — Solar Saturday, a “multigenerational, full-site activation block party.” The event will ...
State Department officials told to maintain ‘spirit’ of Trump’s anti-DEI order for Black History Month
An agency official said their interpretation of a public affairs directive would mean there would be “no public-facing ...
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Booker T. Washington to host Black History Month celebration honoring military
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School has announced the Black History Month events honoring local activists and ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Denzel Washington returns to Broadway in ‘Othello’
Washington’s portrayal of Othello adds him to a collection of Black actors who have performed the theatrical role, which was traditionally portrayed by whites only for generations.
The Tuskegee Airmen Are Not DEI, As Air Force Reinstates Curriculum On First Black Pilots
President’s Trump's push to eliminate DEI from Federal agencies through Executive Orders almost took out the story of an ...
Pentagon agency pauses celebrations for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and more
The Defense Department intelligence agency has paused observances of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pride Month, Holocaust Days ...
Fact check: Did President Donald Trump ‘cancel’ Black History Month?
A lawyer’s social media post has led to much public commentary and follows Trump’s sweeping anti-DEI executive orders. After ...
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National and International News in Focus: Jan.31
Police boats have returned to the Potomac River as part of the recovery and investigation after the United States’ deadliest ...