Origins of Black History Commemoration
In this year the first national celebration of Black history called "Negro History Week," meant to engage people with black history and culture.
What is 1926?
This organization started by Carter G. Woodson is credited as the founder of Black History Month.
What is ASALH (Association for the Study of African American Life and History)?
This Windy City was the first city to celebrate Negro History Week which invited Black Americans to come and see an exhibit regarding the progress they had made since emancipation.
What is Chicago?
These three influential individuals all have their birthday in February-leading to the month being chosen for Black History Month.
Who are George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Frederick Douglas?
After transitioning from Negro History Week, then Negro History Month. President Gerald Ford officially called February Black History Month in this year.
What is 1976?