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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.
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What did Barbara Jordan do to be part of black history?
She was the first African American Congresswoman from the South. President Clinton gave her the Medal of Freedom.
Were their black kings and queens in America?
No, America has never had any kings or queens in the first place. They do currently have a black president though, his name is Barack Obama.... He's the first black president in the US.
Why is Mae jemison important to history?
Mae Jemison is important to black history because she was the first black woman in space.
Does history remember Martha Washington?
Yes, history remembers Martha Washington. She was the first First Lady of the U.S.A. Married to George Washington the first president of the U.S. She is remembered for a lot and that's just one reason why she was remembered.
Who originated Black History Month in 1926?
Carter G. Woodsen founded Black History Month. He first thought it should be January because it was the first month. But that was denied and he chose February because that month Abraham Lincoln was born, and he helped prevent slavery. So, he chose February not cause it was the Shortest month. But also Carter G. Woodsen was also known as the "Father Of Black History"
