How Black History Month began

Hailey Heseltine reporter@greenepublishing.com As February begins, along with it comes the beginning of Black History Month.  Black History Month exists as a time to recognize history and culture that has often been historically silenced or less heard and represented in general. The month of February has been officially recognized as Black History Month nationwide since 1976, making 2025 its 49th year. Its journey to becoming a nationally recognized event began in the early 20th centur