This year鈥檚 Black History Month theme from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is Black Resistance. Historically, notable efforts from , , , , , , and have sought to protect and advocate for Black life.
The 1950s and 1970s were characterized by boycotts, sit-ins, and walk outs by Black people (and allies of other races) to fight against discrimination. Recent efforts have encouraged in American society.
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Do you know the ?
- 1915: Carter G. Woodson formed the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH)
- 1916: Woodson established The Journal of Negro History
- 1924: Creation of Negro History and Literature Week, which was later renamed Negro Achievement Week
- 1926: Negro History Week in celebrated February
- 1937: Woodson established the Negro History Bulletin to focus on the annual theme
- 1960s: Fredrick H. Hammaurabi started celebrating Negro History Month
- 1976: ASNLH shifted from a one-week to a one-month celebration
- 1970s-present: American presidents issue proclamations endorsing the ASNLH annual theme
Read, Watch, & Listen This Month:
- : Notable heroes and historical events in the movement toward racial equality in America
- What does Black History mean to me? (APCO) and share their thoughts
- Constance Baker Motley: "" from Codeswitch
- "" from Codeswitch
- Visit Wichita:
- from The Museum of World Treasures