How Black History Month began

Hailey Heseltine reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com As February begins, along with it comes the beginning of another notable time—Black History Month. Black History Month exists as a time to recognize history and culture that has often been historically silenced or less heard and represented in general. The month of February has been officially recognized as Black History Month nationwide since 1976, making 2024 its 48th year. Its journey to becoming nationally-recognized begins in the early 20th century, with author and historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson, also known as “the father of Black history;” he founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History