Black History Month starts Saturday. Here's the history behind the month-long celebration
Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in February of 1926.
Amid Trump’s Anti-Diversity Effort, Black History Month Takes on New Meaning
Feb. 1 marks the first day of Black History Month, and suddenly the study of the Black experience may feel like an act of defiance.
What to know about Black History Month
Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Founded nearly a century ago, without any proclamation from the government, celebrations won't be affected by the Trump administration's efforts to curb DEI initiatives.
Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month –- a celebration of Black history, culture and education. The history of the month dates back almost a century,
Where to celebrate Black History Month around Seattle in 2025
To celebrate Black History Month in Seattle, a variety of local cultural, community and arts organizations are putting on events in the area that offer everything from film screenings to talks and music.
New Resources for Black History Month Observances Available From Discovery Education
The following resources are now available for users of the essential companion for engaged classrooms, Discovery Education Experience: -- History Kids: Black History Month video: Students in grades 6-12 can dive into the origins of Black History Month while learning about Carter G.
How the Hawks are celebrating Black History Month with local creatives
As the name implies, Black History Month celebrations typically focus on past achievements and stories. This year, the Atlanta Hawks want to recognize local Black creatives currently making an impact.
Father of D.C. crash victim says Black Hawk crew chief "trusted pilots with his life"
Gary O'Hara said President Trump's attempt to blame the Washington, D.C., plane crash on "DEI" added to the pain of victims' ...
Federal agencies bar Black History Month and other 'special observances'
A number of federal agencies have banned celebrations related to MLK Jr. Day, Women's History Month and other such ...
‘Heartbreaking’ search for those killed in DC air crash as army helicopter’s black box recovered
Investigators have announced that the black box from the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a commercial jetliner ...
U.S. Army withholds name of one Black Hawk soldier killed in D.C. collision
The U.S. Army on Friday released the names of two of the soldiers killed when the military Black Hawk in which they were ...
What we know after American Airlines plane crashes with Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
Sixty passengers and four crew members from the plane and three Black Hawk helicopter personnel are feared dead as a recovery ...
Black boxes from D.C. plane crash in ‘good’ condition; salvage to start Saturday
Investigators confirmed they have recovered a cockpit voice recorder and a flight-data recorder from American Eagle Flight ...
Army Black Hawk helicopter in DC crash was practicing disaster drill
The Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a passenger plane near Washington, D.C., was drilling mysterious ...
Altadena’s Black population was shrinking even before the fires. What happens next?
According to a UCLA study, Black residents in Altadena were more likely to have their homes damaged or destroyed by the Eaton fire and will have a harder financial road to recovery from the disaster.