The History of Black History Month
By: Emily Guiles Black History month began in 1915, half a century after the 13th amendment abolished slavery. Black History Month is derived from "Negro History Week," which took place in the first two weeks of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas. "Negro History Week," was the brainchild of Carter G. Woodson and Minister Jesse E. Moorland, who both also founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH). Known today as […]