Some months arrive quietly, but February knocks on the door, flips on the spotlight, and says, "Let"s give credit where it"s long overdue." That"s the spirit of Black History Month—a time to celebrate African American achievements, confront hard truths, and honor those who shaped the country. It began in 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week. The week grew, spread through schools and communities, and by 1976 it officially expanded into a month.
Black History Month
Today in History
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State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
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Coming home to roost
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Festivus
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It’s National Walk to Work Day
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Siblings Day
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A circular celebration
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South Stack Lighthouse, Holy Island, Wales
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Climb a tree for wild animals and plants
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It s fair season
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World Wildlife Day
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Terraced rice fields, Yuanyang County, China
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World Book Day
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Anniversary of the British Museum
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Waiting for the perfect shot
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Today is World Refugee Day
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Rock River Falls, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
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Listening to the sea
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Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico
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Look before you leap
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Lunar eclipse
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The Tour de France begins
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Yosemite National Park turns 132
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Honoring the fallen
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Golden larches and Prusik Peak, the Enchantments, Washington
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It’s Endangered Species Day
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Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains National Park, Australia
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Twas a night just like tonight
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Space-age style by the sea
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Hallstatt, Austria
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