Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and ...

February marks Black History Month, a tradition that got its start in the Jim Crow era and was officially recognized in 1976 as part of the nation's bicentennial celebrations. It aims to honor the ...

Observed during the month of February, Black History Month celebrates the achievements and contributions of Black people, history and culture. From civil rights heroes to athletes to inventors ...

"Black History Month is in the shortest month of the year, and the coldest," comedian Chris Rock said in 2015. "Just in case we want to have a parade." Although at least February has an extra day ...

What made Jennifer Aniston speak out on Barack Obama cheating rumors? Every February, Black History Month is observed across the United States, Canada, and other parts of the world to honour the ...

He was the first president to mark the month, and it took another decade for Congress to officially designate February as National Black History Month. But the work to recognize the achievements ...