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Why do you honor black history month?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 10/21/2020

so black people will stop crying

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Black History Month was officially recognized as a month-long celebration in the United States in 1976. While the concept originated earlier, with the first Black History Week created by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926, it was during the United States Bicentennial that President Gerald Ford urged the nation to celebrate Black History Month. Since then, February has been designated as the month to honor the contributions and history of African Americans.


What month is black history celebrated?

Black history month is about the people that fought our right such as discrimination, civil rights, prejudice ,and racism.


Is Will Smith in black history month?

Is he black than yes anyone whos black is in black history month


What is interesting about black history month?

The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926 in the United States, when historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History announced the second week of February to be "Negro History Week."This week was chosen because it marked the birthday of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.The expansion of Black History Week to Black History Month was first proposed by the leaders of the Black United Students at Kent State University in February 1969.The first celebration of the Black History Month took place at Kent State one year later, in February 1970.Black History Month was first celebrated in the United Kingdom in 1987.In 1995, after a motion by politician Jean Augustine, Canada's House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month and honor Black Canadians.Black History Month sparks an annual debate about the continued usefulness and fairness of a designated month dedicated to the history of one race.


Why do you have black history month?

we have black history month to remember the hard times for the blacks.


What year was negro black history month turned into black history month?

1970


Who established black history month?

Carter G. Woodson Established Black History Month


How many days are in black history month?

There are 28 in February since it is Black History month.


When was Black History Month - song - created?

Black History Month - song - was created in 1979.


Is it black history mouth?

Black history month is in February.


Which month is black history month?

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