There are a bunch of ways to celebrate Black History Month in your own special way, but here are a few ideas to get you started.
The annual celebration, which highlights the achievements of African Americans, evolved out of Negro History Week, the brainchild of historian Carter G. Woodson.and with a storied past comes unending information about how the month came to be and how future generations can learn about and continue to contribute to Black excellence in America.
The Smithsonian is also offering virtual educational events for free throughout the month of February, which includes history lessons and book discussions, according to the
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