February is Black History Month

From the Smithsonian Museum’s Origins of Black History Month:

Seeking to bring more stories of African Americans to light, in 1926, Carter G. Woodson – author of “The Miseducation of the Negro,” and creator of The Journal of African American History – founded the first Negro History Week. This was timed in February to coincide with President Abraham Lincoln’s and Fredrick Douglass’s birthdays – both men were symbols of freedom. It wasn’t until 1976 that President Gerald Ford extended the observation to a full month – one honoring the contributions of black Americans to this day.

Join in Boston Recognition and Celebration Events for Black History Month

Boston Public Library: Information & Events at various BPL locations

City of Boston: Black History Month Recognition & Events