County Parks Celebrate 100th Year of Black History Month

County parks celebrate 100th year of Black History Month

In 1915, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, historian and author, founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. Eleven years later, “Negro History Week,” coined by Woodson, was founded in […]

From Negro History Week to Black History Month

(AURN News) — One hundred years ago this week, Negro History Week began — an observance that would later grow into what is now known as Black History Month. The commemoration was launched in 1926 by historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who sought to spotlight the achievements and contributions of Black Americans that were routinely ignored in mainstream historical narratives. Often called the “Father of Black History,” Woodson dedicated his career t…

2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME: A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORYCOMMEMORATIONS - McIntosh Democrat

February is known as Black History Month. Black History Month started as Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson in 1826. Dr. Woodson was concerned that the contributions of Black Americans were overlooked or misrepresented and began l ing for Negro History Week.