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Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history.
This U.S. government website contains a variety of government resources and links, including audio/ visual tools.
The Kennedy Center ArtsEdge website provides information about African American History as seen through the arts.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture provides resources for teachers and students.