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February is Black History Month, and while we do study and celebrate the diversity and contributions of Black/African/African Americans during this time, these conversations and lessons are not limited to the month of February - they take place throughout the entire year. “African American history is American history, and when kids understand the fuller picture of history, it will also help them understand the fuller picture of today.” Parents.com When our students’ diversity is appreciated and visible, they all thrive from learning about one another. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs, and adversities that help shape our country’s past and present.
Black History Month is an annual celebration of life stories, achievements, and triumphs by Black/African/African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Moreover, it is a time to reflect on how the contributions of Black/African/African American people impact our everyday lives today. 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. Woodson, the “father of Black History,” wanted to broaden the consciousness of America by presenting Black History as a “serious area of study.” 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. History.com …READ MORE
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