Celebrating the honorary Black History Month
February 9, 2017
Throughout the month of February, Black History is celebrated all over the world to honor those of black descent and also to promote equality and freedom. Starting in February of 1926, Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History announced that the second week of February would be declared as Black History week.
This celebration cherishes those of black heritage and pays tribute to all that have helped change rights for African American citizens and display the challenges faced throughout history. Many honorees include Martin Luther King Jr., Angela Davis, Rosa Parks, and the list goes on. Each person has done something to contribute to equality or justice for Black Americans.
The Civil Rights Movement greatly shaped America and Black History Month into what it is today. Black History Month became more popular throughout the Civil Rights Movement to show pride in identity. With Black History Month, many people can be remembered by their valorous actions and contributions to America and their achievements can live on throughout U.S. history.
As the daring Angela Davis quoted, “I’m no longer accepting the things I cannot change… I’m changing the things I cannot accept.”
