Gerald Ford was president in 1976 when Black History Month was declared. The original idea was Black History Week, created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson.
Negro History Week was first established in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson. It was later expanded to a month-long celebration and renamed Black History Month in 1976 by President Gerald R. Ford.
Black History Month in the United States first originated at Kent State University in early 1969, being celebrated for the first time at the college in January 1970. Six years later, Black History Month was being celebrated nationally when President Gerald Ford recognized the event at the United States' bicentennial event.
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.
Obama
History already did have black presidents: in Africa, there have been both presidents and prime ministers who were black. In the United States, however, the first black president was Barack Obama, who was elected in November of 2008 and served two terms in office.
The president is the highest elected official in our government. Currently the highest elected president is Barack Obama. He is the first black elected president in the United States.
Black History Month originated as "Negro History Week," which was established in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson to promote the study of African American history. In 1976, during the United States Bicentennial, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month, expanding the celebration to the entire month of February. This change aimed to encourage a broader awareness of the contributions and history of African Americans. Since then, February has been designated as Black History Month in the U.S. and other countries.
because he is the first black president :)
Yes, when he was elected in 2008, he became the first black president in US history.
Not until today there wasn't.
Barak Obama is the only president with black ancestory in United States history.