Recognizing Black History Month
Across the country, February marks Black History Month. It is a time when we can honor the contributions of African Americans who have helped shape American history.
Background:
In 1926, Carter G. Woodson, an American historian and scholar who was also known as the “father of Black History,” established Negro History Week, during which schools and educators promoted and educated others about Black history and culture. By the late 1960s, Negro History Week evolved into what is now known as Black History Month.
February was selected as the dedicated month because it is when Black communities have historically celebrated their past. February is also the birthday month of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, both of whom were influential in the abolitionist movement, fighting against slavery and for the emancipation of slaves.
Events: Anyone can participate and celebrate!
At NYCHA:
- NAACP NYCHA Branch Celebrates African Americans and Labor
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Time: 6:00pm
Location: 1200 Waters Place, Bronx NY
Register: https://bit.ly/m/NAACPNYCHABranch
Around NYC:
- Join NYC DOT’s African American Career Advancement Network Employee Resource Group (AACAN ERG) for a networking and Black History Month celebration event
Date and Time: Friday, February 28, 2025, at 5:30pm
Location: White Horse Tavern (25 Bridge St., 2nd Floor), Manhattan
Register: https://bit.ly/bhm25-networking
