Black History Month, America

Most influential Black politicians in American history
It goes without saying that Barack Obama is one of the most popular and famous politicians in American politics. Before his historic rise as the first Black president of the United States, Obama blazed trails for Black people in academia and politics.
Events celebrating Black History Month on Long Island
This year’s Black History Month theme is “African Americans and Labor,” focusing on the ways work impacts “the collective experiences of Black people,” according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History,
Brooks: America doesn’t need government’s OK to celebrate Black History Month
Famous names and famous firsts make it into the history books. The ones who lead the marches and make the speeches to the faceless crowds. But it’s the faces in the crowd who make history. If you ask historian Yohuru Williams which stories inspire him during Black History Month,
Black History Month celebrated across US
February is Black History Month in the United States. Celebrations across the nation included a White House reception with President Donald Trump and a parade in Los Angeles. Genia Dulot reports.
Celebrate Black History Month in Baton Rouge with these events
February is Black History Month.The Office of Mayor-President Sid Edwards announced two events to celebrate the African-American community’s rich contributions, culture, and resilience.On Saturday, Feb.
KTVU special: Celebrating Black History Month
Black history is American history. In the Bay Area, Black history runs deep. KTVU brings you stories about remarkable figures from the community who are changing the narrative and breaking barriers. Black History Month is a time to honor the accomplishments of past present and future generations of African Americans.
Trump vows to add Black icons to proposed National Garden of American Heroes
President Trump shared plans to feature more than 10 Black historical figures in his proposed National Garden of American ...
Bill Introduced To Honor 200,000 Black Union Soldiers With Gold Medal
There's a new effort to award the Congressional Gold Medal to 200,000 African Americans who served in the Union Army during ...
Ayanna Pressley to reintroduce legislation that would bring reparations to Black Americans
H.R. 40 was first introduced by Rep. John Conyers in 1989, and would create a committee to study the effects of slavery and ...
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In these uncertain times, we must keep Black history alive and support Black artists and voices [editorial]
Educator and historian Carter G. Woodson was the founder of what is now the Association for the Study of African American ...
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Pressley reintroduces reparations bill during Black History Month
For many Americans, Black History Month is a time of reflection. For Rep. Ayanna Pressley, it’s a time of action. At a Feb.
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This Week In Black History Feb 19-25, 2025
1940—Smokey Robinson is born William Robinson in Detroit, Mich. He formed “The Miracles” in 1955 while still in high school. With his voice and poetry of song, Robinson led The Miracles as the group ...
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Black Archives: Capturing African American Life in Photographs
The library is sharing ways to celebrate Black History Month, sharing photos and stories to inspire the next generation to be ...
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Why is Black History Month in February? History, theme and how to celebrate in Texas
In 1986, Congress enacted Public Law 99-244 ... This year's theme is "African Americans and Labor." According to ASALH, the theme prioritizes the types of labor African Americans have ...
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Donald Trump falsely claims number of Black Republicans in Congress is at its highest since 1870
Donald Trump presided over a rambling, confusing and outright bizarre press conference at the White House on Thursday to ...