February 2018: African-American History Month

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The month of February is dedicated to the commemoration and celebration of the important contributions African Americans have brought to the United States. American historian Carter G. Woodsen introduced Black History Week on Feb 12, 1926, which was continually celebrated every second week of February, coinciding with the birth dates of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.

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African-American History Month: February 2017

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American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week as a way of celebrating and honoring the contributions by people of African descent to our country. Taking place for the first time on February 12, 1926—intended to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln—this celebration was observed for many years during the second week of February.

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