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Pearson Black History Month
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Events in Black History
Celebrating Black History Month
Miss Ruby Bridges
Black History Month was invented by:
Carter G. Woodson
What is Black
History Month?
He was a scholar whose dedication to celebrating the historic contributions of Black people led to the establishment of Black History Month, marked every February since 1926. Black History Month began to celelbrate nationally in 1976.
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world."
— Harriet Tubman, American abolitionist
Amanda S. C. Gorman is an American poet and activist. Her work focuses on issues of oppression, feminism, race and marginalization, as well as the African diaspora.
Important Facts about BHM
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
Celebrating Black History
- Black History Month Began as Negro History Week.
- Black History Month reminds us to dig deeper and think bigger.
- Celebrating differences has countless benefits
- Black history unites us.
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Who are some of the most influential people of BHM?
Why do we celebrate BMH?
Bessie Coleman Kamala Harris
Michael Jordan Barack Obama
Michelle Obama Amanda Gorman
Muhammad Ali Jason Reynolds
Kobe Bryant Pelé
Sydney Poitier Angie Thomas
Serena Williams Oprah Winfrey
Bessie Coleman Kamala Harris
Michael Jordan Barack Obama
Michelle Obama Amanda Gorman
Muhammad Ali Jason Reynolds
Kobe Bryant Pelé
Sydney Poitier Angie Thomas
Serena Williams Oprah Winfrey
Black History Month is that time for African Americans to acknowledge key figures from our past and present. It's an opportunity to spotlight and celebrate the achievements that African Americans have accomplished in this country, despite the history of racism and oppression.