Black History Month: Celebrating being black
Black History Month is a celebration of the people, contributions and sacrifices made to get the Black community where it is today.
February is Black History Month, a time chosen to celebrate specific accomplishments and sacrifices that have been made through history.
It’s an important time for many, and it’s been around since the 1920s.
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Black history has shaped world history, though not everyone knows this fact about February month.
Here’s why celebrates love of being black – and why it unites, not divides.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: WHY FEBRUARY CELEBRATES LOVE OF BEING BLACK
According to Britannica, the first Black History celebration was in 1926. Back then it was stil called Black History week, but was later extended.
Why is it during February?
It’s the birth month of President Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas, who helped in ending slavery.
During this time, communities celebrate accomplishments, people, and contributions that have made the world a better place. It’s a time to think about sacrifices made for freedom.
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BLACK HISTORY IN SOUTH AFRICA
Many South Africans didn’t know that February isn’t just Valentine’s Day!
Did you know that February celebrates this important part of world history? Many people don’t know!
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IRELAND AND THE UK: CELEBRATED IN OCTOBER
February month is chosen for celebrations in the United States and South Africa. Canada also celebrates Black History during this time.
It developed independently from what’s celebrated in the US and Canada.
However, Ireland and the UK are an exception – and they celebrate the same in October every year.