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Evolution of Black History Month: Celebrating African American Heritage

Explore the history and significance of Black History Month, established in 1976 by The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History to honor the African American community's heritage and achievements. Originally a week-long celebration, it expanded from Negro History Week, initiated in 1926. Learn more at this informative site.

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Evolution of Black History Month: Celebrating African American Heritage

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  1. With the rise of the Black Power Movement in the 1960s, many in the African American community began to complain about the insufficiency of a week-long celebration. In 1976, the ASNLH, having changed its name to The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, responded to the popular call, citing the 50th annual celebration and America's bicentennial. http://korea.usembassy.gov/501.html Black History Month was established in 1976 by The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History. The month-long celebration was an expansion of Negro History Week, which was established in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, director of what was then known as the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. http://korea.usembassy.gov/501.html You ask? We answer!

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