Celebrating 100 Years of Black History - WNKY News 40 Television

Economic empowerment has always been a part of Black history

As we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, I’m reflecting on the century of economic volatility and roadblocks that have often defined the experiences of disenfranchised communities. Our collective legacy is marked by resilience to overcome the economic…

Celebrating 100 years of Black history - WNKY News 40 Television

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This year marks 100 years since the start of Black History Month, and two local voices are bringing light to the past events behind the month and what it recognizes. “Black history is American history,” said Dr. John A. Hardin, a retired Western Kentucky University professor and second vice president of the NAACP.  He also shares that African Americans were often excluded from traditional history studies. In 1926, historian …

Celebrating Black History Month in BWG

Black History Month 2026