What is Black History Month 2014?

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2014 as National African American History Month. read more

The Black History Month 2018 theme, “African Americans in Times of War,” marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and honors the roles that black Americans have played in warfare, from the American Revolution to the present day. read more

At Black History Month 2014 we share more than the traditional Black History Month narratives. See past, present and future. Black History is American History. read more

It is also a month seen as a time of tolerance and reconciliation in African culture. Facts. There are now roughly 5,000 events taking place for Black History Month across the UK every year. As well as the US and UK, Black History Month is also celebrated in Canada. read more