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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” started in 1926 as 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.
The Town of Upper Marlboro will be posting "fast facts" in honor of black history month highlighting the history and heritage of the African American community in the #UpperMarlboro area on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of this month. Have a local Black History maker to share with us?
Email us info@uppermarlboromd.gov
More information on the background of Black History Month
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month
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