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Black History Month: How It Started and Why It's in February
Two very important birthdays helped activists choose when to celebrate
http://time.com/4197928/history-black-history-month/
10 Little Known Black History Facts | PBS
History is often reduced to a handful of memorable moments and events. In Black history, those events often include courageous stories like those of The Underground Railroad and historic moments like the famous “I Have a Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. But these are only a few of the significant and important events to know and remember.
http://www.pbs.org/black-culture/explore/10-black-history-little-known-facts/
Black History Month 2017: What is the celebration about and what is the controversy? | The Independent
Each year since 1976, the President of the United States has officially designated February Black History Month. The annual celebration of achievements by black people is also held in the United Kingdom and Canada. Here is what you need to know about Black History Month.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/black-history-month-2017-what-is-it-where-is-it-held-what-is-the-controversy-a7556191.html
Why we still need Black History Month in the US | USA | Al Jazeera
In an ideal world, Black History Month wouldn't be necessary. But we don't live in one.
http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2017/02/black-history-month-criticism-170210113100632.html
The History of Black History Month | The Black Past: Remembered and Reclaimed
http://www.blackpast.org/perspectives/history-black-history-month
African American History Month
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans.
https://africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/
Black History Month
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_History_Month

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Black History Month
Also called	African-American History Month
Observed by	United States, Canada,^[1] Ireland, United Kingdom^[2]
Significance	Celebration of the African diaspora including, African-American history
Date	February (US and Canada) October (Europe)
Frequency	Annual

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

Black History Month: How It Started and Why It's in February
Two very important birthdays helped activists choose when to celebrate
http://time.com/4197928/history-black-history-month/
10 Little Known Black History Facts | PBS
History is often reduced to a handful of memorable moments and events. In Black history, those events often include courageous stories like those of The Underground Railroad and historic moments like the famous “I Have a Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. But these are only a few of the significant and important events to know and remember.
http://www.pbs.org/black-culture/explore/10-black-history-little-known-facts/
Black History Month 2017: What is the celebration about and what is the controversy? | The Independent
Each year since 1976, the President of the United States has officially designated February Black History Month. The annual celebration of achievements by black people is also held in the United Kingdom and Canada. Here is what you need to know about Black History Month.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/black-history-month-2017-what-is-it-where-is-it-held-what-is-the-controversy-a7556191.html
Why we still need Black History Month in the US | USA | Al Jazeera
In an ideal world, Black History Month wouldn't be necessary. But we don't live in one.
http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2017/02/black-history-month-criticism-170210113100632.html
The History of Black History Month | The Black Past: Remembered and Reclaimed
http://www.blackpast.org/perspectives/history-black-history-month
African American History Month
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans.
https://africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/
Black History Month
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_History_Month

Black History Month
Also called	African-American History Month
Observed by	United States, Canada,^[1] Ireland, United Kingdom^[2]
Significance	Celebration of the African diaspora including, African-American history
Date	February (US and Canada) October (Europe)
Frequency	Annual

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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