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The Origin of Black History Month

HISTORY: What really led to the creation of the annual celebration of African American achievements?

African Americans have been making game changing achievements in history for a long, long time. Even though we honor these heroes for their accomplishments and sacrifices year round, February has always held a special place in our hearts as Black History Month.

 

Black History Month gives us the ability to dedicate an entire month exclusively to paying our respects to the great triumphs, deeds and victories paved by those who came before us. But how did Black History Month start? Who was the mastermind behind it’s inception?

 

But how did Black History Month start? Who was the mastermind behind its inception?

 

It all began in 1915.

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