In 1976, 50 years after the first celebration, the ASALH officially shifted from a week to a month and from "Negro history" to "Black history." Since the mid-1970s, every U.S. president — Democrat and Republican — has issued proclamations honoring the spirit of Black History Month and...
Initially observed in black schools, churches and social organizations, the event grew into Black History Month (also known as African American History Month) with the US Congress designation of February as National Black History Month in1986. Since 1928 the ASALH has provided a theme for the ann...
Over time, Black History Month has developed to become a period for recognition, contemplation, celebration, and motivation leading to ongoing actions throughout the entire year. Each year, Black History Month has an officially recognized theme. In 2024, it’s “African Americans and the Arts.”...
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has named "Black Health and Wellness" as this year’s theme for Black History Month. Part of the theme highlights the legacy of medical practitioners in Western medicine. This year’s them is also intended to reflect on "acti...
Feb. 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month in the United States and every year the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses a different theme. RELATED: 75th Emmy Awards: Anthony Anderson opens with tribute to classic television This year’s...
In February 2001, the ASALH celebrated the 76th Anniversary of Black History Month with a Kick-Off Luncheon Playhouse performance of "LET MY PEOPLE GO" by the Touting Theatre Ensemble of North Carolina at the Blackburn Center, Howard University, Washington, DC. Our theme for 2001 is "...
The ASALH celebrates 76th Annual Black History Month with Kick-Off Luncheon Playhouse.Reports on the 76th anniversary of the Black History Month in February 2001 that was celebrated by the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History. Theme for 2001; Goal of Carter G. ...
Feb. 1 marks the beginning of Black History Month in the United States and every year the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses a different theme. RELATED: 75th Emmy Awards: Anthony Anderson opens with tribute to classic television This year’...