The theme of Black History Month 2025 is ‘African Americans and Labor’
Groups celebrating Black History Month are including this year’s theme of African Americans and Labor as part of their commemorations.
What you should know about Black History Month: From its origins to current misconceptions
Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week. It was a weeklong celebration in an effort to teach people about African-American history and the contributions of Black people.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: From blues to hip hop, African influence makes America rock — and roll
Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites
LI Black History Month events: Feb. 1-Feb. 9
This year’s Black History Month theme is “African Americans and Labor,” focusing on the ways work impacts “the collective experiences of Black people,” according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History,
Celebrate Black History Month with special CBC programming
Celebrate Black History Month with CBC's vibrant lineup showcasing the diverse tapestry of Black experiences. Laugh, learn, and be inspired by stories of triumph and resilience throughout February and year-round.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Irish, African American connection linked by slavery, neighborhoods, tragedy
While historical tensions have been acknowledged, a shared solidarity and activism highlighted the relationship between Blacks and the Irish in the U.S., which would be defined by social, cultural
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One of the Oldest Surviving Operas by a Black American Composer Will Be Performed for the First Time—138 Years After It Was Written
Edmond Dédé's 1887 magnum opus "Morgiane"—billed as "the most important opera never heard"—will finally get its premiere ...
Black Hawk in DC plane crash was practicing top-secret ‘continuity of government mission’ in case of attack on US
The military helicopter that collided with an American Airlines flight this week was conducting training to prepare for a ...
What we know so far about the American Airlines-Black Hawk helicopter crash
The search and rescue mission was transitioning to a recovery mission, and no survivors were expected, DC Fire and EMS Chief ...
Investigators recovered black boxes from the American Airlines plane collision. Here's what's next in the crash investigation.
Investigators found the recording devices, or black boxes, from the American Airlines plane that collided with a helicopter ...
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20 Must-Read Books For Every African American
Every African American should read—or reread—this list of 20 books that amplify the voices that shaped our collective consciousness.
D.C. plane crash live updates: 2 black boxes found, 67 dead after American Airlines jet collides with military helicopter
A commercial plane with 60 passengers and four crew members on board collided with a military helicopter with a crew of three ...
What Trump’s cabinet picks mean for Black Americans as hearings continue
With each announcement of a Cabinet nominee, Trump moved closer to assembling a team of advisers with a long history of ...
Alsobrooks grills Kennedy on belief that Black Americans should get different vaccine schedules
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) on Thursday grilled Department of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s ...