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February is the birth month of two figures who loom large in the Black past: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (born February 12), who issued the Emancipation Proclamation, and African American abolitionist, author, and orator Frederick Douglass (born February 14).
1 lut 2022 · Why February was chosen as Black History Month. February was chosen primarily because the second week of the month coincides with the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and...
7 lut 2024 · February is Black History Month. This month-long observance in the US and Canada is a chance to celebrate Black achievement and provide a fresh reminder to take stock of where systemic racism persists and give visibility to the people and organizations creating change. Here's what to know about Black History Month and how to celebrate it this year:
1 lut 2023 · Why February is Black History Month. In the early 1900s, historian Carter G. Woodson led the fight for a holiday that would promote Black achievements—and counter racist...
14 sty 2010 · February is dedicated as Black History Month, honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history.
3 lut 2024 · Why is Black History Month in February? Woodson chose February because it had the birthdays of President Lincoln and the activist, author and speaker Frederick Douglass.
1 lut 2023 · February marks Black History Month, a tradition that got its start in the Jim Crow era and was officially recognized in 1976 as part of the nation's bicentennial celebrations. It aims to...
