The idea for a Black History Month was first conceived by historian Carter G. Woodson and members of his Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (now the Asso. for the Study of African American Life and History), according to britannica.com. Together they organized a Negro History Week, beginning in February 1926. The month of February was chosen for this celebration because it was clo…
FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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