Dates
When is the first day of Black History Month?
February, 1st
What african american star basketball athlete is shown in the beginning of the video?
Lebron James.
What did President Gerald Ford do?
Declared the observance of Black History Month.
What year did Martin Luther King Jr. birthday become an federal holiday?
1986
Initiated Black History week that turned into a Month.
What is Black History About?
A moment to reflect on all nuances and the richness of Black History.
What happened to Rodney King?
African American man who was severe beating by LAPD officers
What year did Black History week expand to a month?
1976
What did President Lincoln issue?
The Emancipation Proclamation
Woodson wanted to acknowledge President Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.
What year was the Black History week established?
1926
Who was Frederick Douglass?
A public intellectual
Why was Black History Month created?
To ensure Black Americans were integrated into school curriculums and communities across the country.