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How did February become Black History Month?

The earliest version of what is now black history month started in 1926 as Negro History Week organized by the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. The organization was founded 11 years earlier in 1915 by Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland with a goal to bring attention to how underrepresented African Americans were in the books and conversations that shaped the study of American history.
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4 Women of Color Activists On Our Radar

We wanted to kick off the month by sharing 4 women of color activists who are using their gifts to serve often ignored communities. This article is dedicated to Erica Garner, daughter of Eric Garner, who passed away in December 2017 after years of fighting for justice for her father’s murder. May she rest in peace as we continue her work.
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