Black History Month is an important time to celebrate and honor the incredible achievements and contributions of Black individuals throughout U.S. history. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976. It’s a short month yet it’s a great and empowering time to acknowledge the strength and cultural impact on the Black Community. This month is a chance to learn about a few of the amazing influential Black figures like Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and many others who fought for equality and justice for the black community. It’s also a great opportunity to learn the cultural heritage of African Americans, from art, food, and music to literature and sports. Black History Month is a reminder to appreciate the diversity in our country and continue working toward equality for every race.
The month honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living all over the U.S. today. February was chosen as Black History Month to encompass two of the great Americans who played a prominent role in shaping black history as it is today. These men were former president Abraham Lincoln and American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman Fredrick Douglass. This year’s national Asalh theme for black history month is African Americans and the Arts. In Conclusion, let’s continue to honor and uplift the black community every year.