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So, in honor of Black History Month, here are some well-known and little-known facts that you may not have been aware of. Related: Black History Month Themes Through the Years (1928-2024) 1. Dr.
A few little-known Black history facts spanning various topics that will inspire you to take your research beyond Black History Month.
February is Black History Month. Honor the contributions of luminaries like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and others with these Black History facts.
Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative month originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month and was formerly known as Negro History Month before 1976. [4] It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora, initially lasting a week before becoming a month-long observation since 1970 ...
African Americans are the descendants of Africans who were forced into slavery after they were captured during African wars or raids. They were captured and brought to America as part of the Atlantic slave trade. [19] African Americans are descended from various ethnic groups, mostly from ethnic groups that lived in West and Central Africa, including the Sahel. A smaller number of African ...
Anauakaq (1906–1987; by Akatingwah) Matthew Alexander Henson (August 8, 1866 – March 9, 1955) was an African American explorer who accompanied Robert Peary on seven voyages to the Arctic over a period of nearly 23 years. They spent a total of 18 years on expeditions together. [ 1 ] He is best known for his participation in the 1908–1909 ...
Black history is American history. But Black history has often been overlooked or erased from education. So many of us grow up not knowing basic facts about major milestones in our history.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), colloquially known as the Blacksonian, is a Smithsonian Institution museum located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in the United States. [4] It was established in 2003 and opened its permanent home in 2016 with a ceremony led by President Barack Obama. Early efforts to establish a federally owned museum featuring ...