Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in ...

Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the ...

A showcase of teens’ talent and creativity includes flower silhouettes, neon acrylic artwork inspired by the artist Derrick ...

Feb. 1 marks the first day of Black History Month, and suddenly the study of the Black experience may feel like an act of ...

Activities range from art exhibitions and educational lectures to community gatherings honoring African American culture and ...

A number of federal agencies have banned celebrations related to MLK Jr. Day, Women's History Month and other such ...

The Trump White House has issued a proclamation recognizing February as Black History Month around the same time the Defense ...

Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created ...

Black History Month was officially recognized almost 50 years ago. Here's what to know about the month-long celebration of ...

A retired chief warrant officer in the military is upset about the Pentagon’s intelligence arm’s decision to no longer ...

Southern California is home to a wide variety of events that celebrate this important month, from creative workshops and live ...

Valentine's Day is on Friday, February 14! The best part is that the holiday falls on the Friday before a long weekend, so ...