About Today: Celebrating Black History Month

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Today It's been 36 years since "Negro History Week" was expanded to Black History Month, but the spirit of Carter G. Woodson's original idea in 1926 to formally recognize the considerable and then-underappreciated achievements of black men and women in America remains unchanged. Today we join the annual month-long celebration. Origins of Black History Month Find out how a Harvard-educated son of former slaves helped paved the way for the eventual creation of Black History Month in 1976. Why Black History Month is Relevant Black History Month Travel Ideas See More About:  black history month  carter g. woodson  black history Black Women in American History Every year Black History Month adopts a different central theme that helps shape the focus of the celebration. This year's theme is "Black Women in American Culture and History": our Guide to Women's History profiles some of the most important and powerful individuals. Important Women Abolitionists The Life of Harriet Tubman See More About:  women's history basics  timelines  african american women Key Events in 20th Century Black History Our Guide to Race Relations looks back on key (and often shocking) events from 20th-century black history, including the desegregation of public schools in 1954 and the Montgomery Bus Boycott in Montgomery, Alabama, one year later. The Harlem Renaissance Women Remembering the Freedom Riders Movement See More About:  joe louis  martin luther king  emmett till Black History Month Printables These Black History Month-themed crossword puzzles, word searches, and other games are perfect teaching aids for children both in the classroom and at home. Puzzles & Quizzes for Kids Black History Month in Washington DC See More About:  black history month  holidays  holiday activity pages Today Ads Black History Facts Black American Puzzles Black Women Black Females Featured Articles 2012 Readers' Choice Awards Vintage vs. Faux Fur Top 10 Lego Minifigures Ice Skating for Beginners How to Find a Credit Union Best Uses for the iPad   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement