Every February since 1976, the United States has celebrated the achievements of African-Americans during Black History Month. The month-longcelebrationputs those accomplishments and milestones into focus via the media and in classrooms. But why February? Was that part of the calendar chosen for any specific purpose? It was. Black History Month began as “Negro History Week,” […]
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