People have been celebrating Black History Month since 1926, but it was originally just celebrated for one week known as “Negro History Week.” In 1925, Carter Woodson began to work for a “Negro History Week.” He got his idea out through schools, journals, and newspapers. His purpose was to honor and remember all the great African Americans of America’s history.
In 1926 his work finally paid off and he was able to pursue his dream of a “Negro History Week.” In 1976 his idea flourished and soon became “Black History Month,” which is what Americans still celebrate today. For his achievement, NAACP awarded him the Springarn Medal. The month of February was selected because of the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.
Carter Woodson was always spirited when it came to celebrating the achievements of African Americans. He founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915 and the Journal of Negro History in 1916. He also founded Associated Publishers in 1955 and the Negro Bulletin in 1937. He spent his whole life telling people of the achievements and success of African Americans throughout history. However, his most memorable achievement will always be the success of “Black History Month.”
By: Elizabeth Farwell
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