Peter Bentzon (ca. 1783–after 1850) was not only a free man; he was also a silversmith and jeweler who worked in Philadelphia and on the Caribbean island of St. Croix. Bentzon’s work is recognized ...

Black History Month began in 1926 as ‘Negro History Week’, founded by historian Carter G. Woodson to highlight the overlooked contributions of Black Americans. The second week of February was chosen ...

Northwestern’s Multicultural Student Affairs and Department of Black Studies will host various events to honor Black History ...

Atlanta is home to a variety of significant historical landmarks, events and cultural milestones that showcase the plight and triumph of the African American experience. Outside of well-known ...

This February, the YMI Cultural Center warmly invites you to celebrate Black History Month and participate in the grand reopening of our newly renovated historic center. Under the new leadership of ...

Now more than ever, it is crucial to honor Black History Month, a celebration of the many contributions and achievements of ...

For nearly 100 years, it has been a tradition to celebrate Black History Month to recognize the contributions of the African diaspora in the construction of the history of the United States and as a ...

Feb. 1 marks the start of Black History Month. Many of the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians have been erased or excluded from our national narrative, and this is an opportunity to ...

(Anja Schlein / Special Contributor) February is Black History Month. Recognized nationally by President Gerald Ford in 1976, the holiday commemorates the accomplishments and contributions of the ...

A trial board hearing for suspended Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor ended Wednesday evening without any decisions and will continue next month. The second day of the hearing is ...

PBS KIDS will also debut new episodes of XAVIER RIDDLE AND THE SECRET MUSEUM, featuring Willard Wigan and Jackie Robinson, in addition to a Black History Month playlist all month long on pbskids.org.

Celebrate Black History Month in Chicago with family-friendly events, exhibits, crafts and concerts honoring African American history and culture. February is Black History Month. But did you know ...