Found 2 blog entries tagged as Black History Month.

February is Black History Month and observed around the globe in the United States, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. The 2022 theme is Black Health and Wellness. Palm Beach County will be offering events that honor the heritage, contributions, and achievements of the African American community.

Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System. Is presenting experiences that honor the legacy and achievements of the African American community. Dr. Carter G. Woodson initiated this national celebration. Dr. Woodson is also known as the father of Black History. You are invited to enjoy a wide variety of events in-person and online through Zoom. Check out the schedule here.

The White House issued the following statement, “Each…

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Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week (then called “Negro History Week”) nearly a century ago. The event was first celebrated during the second week of February 1926.  February was chosen as Black History Month because the birthdays of the revered black abolitionist Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln fall during that month.

Countywide in Palm Beach County and The Palm Beach County…

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