Black History Month

Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month in America, is an annual observance in the United States, for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated annually in the United States in February.

Carter G. Woodson, a historian and professor established the Negro History Week in 1926 to commemorate the efforts and hard work of African Americans to the American society. In 1976, the revelry was extended for the entire month and celebrated all over America.