President Gerald R. Ford recognized Black History Month on Feb. 10, 1976, according to the National Archives. A decade later, President Ronald Reagan issued Proclamation 5443, recognizing National ...

If you want an opportunity to learn more about African-American culture, the African-American read-in is a chance to do that. It's a gathering to read and discuss books centered on Black authors ...

Eventually, in 1976, President Gerald Ford became the first president to issue a message recognizing the month. Since then, presidents have made annual proclamations for National Black History ...

National organizations are hosting virtual events, and there are local programs planned, too. Here's a look at what's happening with Black History Month, events in town and some of the history of ...

President Trump issued a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month, despite his administration's active efforts against DEI initiatives. President Trump declared February Black ...

President Donald Trump has recognized February 2025 as National Black History Month, continuing a presidential tradition. “Every year, National Black History Month is an occasion to celebrate ...

"There's only one history in this country and that's American History. There's no such thing as Black history there's no such thing as white history, it's our history." ...

Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Historian and author Carter G. Woodson founded the first Negro History Week under the ...