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To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist\/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation\u2019s bicentennial, the week was expanded to a month. <\/p>\n

President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to \u201cseize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Black History Month 2021 theme, \u201cBlack Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity\u201d explores the African diaspora and the spread of Black families across the United States.<\/p>\n

To learn more, visit https:\/\/www.history.com\/topics\/black-history\/black-history-month<\/a> <\/p>\n

Text Source: History.com\/editors<\/em><\/p>\n

“Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.”
\n Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

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