Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual observance in Canada,[1] Ireland[2][3] and the United States, where it is also called "African-American History Month".[4][5] This tradition started in 1970.[6] [7]

References

  1. ↑ "About Black History Month". Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Archived from the original on February 1, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2012.
  2. ↑ Ryan, Órla (October 4, 2014). "Ireland becomes fourth country in world to celebrate Black History Month". TheJournal.ie. Archived from the original on November 22, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  3. ↑ "BHM365". Black History Month 365. Archived from the original on March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Knowing the Past Opens the Door to the Future: The Continuing Importance of Black History Month". National Museum of African American History and Culture. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  5. ↑ "Why Is Black History Month Celebrated in February? | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2025-02-15.
  6. ↑ Chambers, Veronica; Law, Jamiel (2021-02-25). "How Negro History Week Became Black History Month and Why It Matters Now". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  7. ↑ Wilson, Milton. "Involvement/2 Years Later: A Report On Programming In The Area Of Black Student Concerns At Kent State University, 1968–1970". Special Collections and Archives: Milton E. Wilson, Jr. papers, 1965–1994. Kent State University. Archived from the original on May 15, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2012.
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