How Black History Month began

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. As February begins, along with it comes the start of 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 2025 its 49th year. Its journey to becoming nationally-recognized begins in the early 20th century, with author and histor