Black History Month
What springs to mind when you hear the word “history”? What springs to mind when you hear the word “black”?
What stories do you believe that “Black History” tells?
February is the "Black History Month" and at Exploration, we uncover the important African-Americans who made significant contributions to society, science, politics, entertainment, and sports. Choose the person you'd like to learn about and discover their story through photos, books, videos, artifacts, and historical facts, all while engaging in play!
A few words about “Black History Month”:
“Black History Month” is an annual observance that originated in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. The month has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and in more recent years, it has been observed in Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
It started as a way to remember and honor significant people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated every February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, it is observed in October.
The roots of Black History Month trace back to 1926 in the United States when historian Carter Woodson (1875–1950) and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History announced that the second week of February would be Negro History Week. Fifty years later, in 1976, it was decided that this celebration would extend for the entire month.
