Black Celebrations
Learn more about Juneteenth, Kwanzaa, and Black History Month.
Singers
In honor of Women’s History Month, the following contains a list of notable singers.
In honor of Women’s History Month, the following contains a list of notable singers.
Black History Month at About
Celebrate Black History Month with Guides at About. Explore the issues, events, and people that have made an impact on history.
Celebrate Black History Month with Guides at About. Explore the issues, events, and people that have made an impact on history.
The Origins of Black History Month
Black History Month has not always been a month long celebration and contrary to popular belief, the idea was not Carter Woodson’s. In fact, it began as a week long celebration called Negro History Week and was created by a black fraternity. It was Carter Woodson, however, whose sponsorship and development of it helped turn it into a popular month long celebration.
Black History Month has not always been a month long celebration and contrary to popular belief, the idea was not Carter Woodson’s. In fact, it began as a week long celebration called Negro History Week and was created by a black fraternity. It was Carter Woodson, however, whose sponsorship and development of it helped turn it into a popular month long celebration.
Is Black History Month Still Necessary?
Is Black History Month still necessary? It is this question that has become an intriguing topic of debate. Take a look at the arguments for and against the celebration. And, why did Carter G. Woodson, the historian responsible for this now popular holiday, think that the recognition of black history was essential to countering racism and promoting black progress?
Is Black History Month still necessary? It is this question that has become an intriguing topic of debate. Take a look at the arguments for and against the celebration. And, why did Carter G. Woodson, the historian responsible for this now popular holiday, think that the recognition of black history was essential to countering racism and promoting black progress?
Poll: Is Black History Month Still Necessary?
Some critics believe that Black History Month is no longer necessary. What do you think?
Some critics believe that Black History Month is no longer necessary. What do you think?
Women's History Month - African American Women
In honor of Women’s History Month, the following is a list of biographies and links to resources about important black women in history.
In honor of Women’s History Month, the following is a list of biographies and links to resources about important black women in history.
Pinkster Festivals in Albany, New York
While Pinkster Festivals were originally a Dutch holiday, by the 19th century it had become primarily a black celebration that was a combination of Dutch roots and African culture.
While Pinkster Festivals were originally a Dutch holiday, by the 19th century it had become primarily a black celebration that was a combination of Dutch roots and African culture.