2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. The national celebration of Black excellence, struggle, triumph, and resolve creates an intentional moment of reflection and appreciation for ...

CHICAGO -- The history of Black History Month began 100 years ago, in the old YMCA building on South Wabash, a wide-shouldered block of pale red brick erected in 1913. It was once the nexus of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King leading a Black voting rights march from Selma, Ala. to Montgomery William ...

What started out as Negro History Week in 1926 has evolved into a month-long celebration. Now, Black History Month is celebrated each February as a way to remember the accomplishments and ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Black history on this continent stretches back centuries, but it wasn’t until 1926 that historian Carter G. Woodson, a Virginia native, launched what he called “Negro History Week ...

This year , Black History Month celebrates its 100th anniversary . In 1926, Carter G. Woodson established a weeklong recognition of African American history and culture. By 1976, the weeklong ...

Black History Month often sparks discomfort, and that reaction says more about people’s relationship with history than it does about the month itself. As we celebrate Black History Month 2026, ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Every February, the United States honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who helped shape the nation through Black History Month. This year marks a ...

Black History Month begins Feb. 1 and lasts through the end of the month. This year marks 100 years since the first official celebration of Black achievement. It’s a time for all people – not just ...

When Carter G. Woodson wrote these words in "The Mis-education of the Negro" published in 1933, he was not being metaphorical. He was being precise. A century after he founded what became Black ...

Black History Month is an entire month devoted to putting a spotlight on African Americans who have made contributions to our country. Originally, it was seen as a way of teaching students and young ...