Over the San Antonio Express-News, Sig Christensen asks why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put an end to Black History Month and other celebrations of identity in the military, but gave a pass to St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a fair question. […]
Black History Month
Exploring the office home of Carter G. Woodson, founder of Black History Month
Over at The New York Times, Anna KodĂ©Â takes a deep dive into where Carter G. Woodson did his work. Readers who are interested in the workspaces of authors and intellectuals will find this piece absolutely fascinating. Here is a taste: […]
Why is Black History Month celebrated in February?
Jonathan Franklin explains at NPR: Critics have long argued that Black history should be taught and celebrated year-round, not just during one month each year. It was Carter G. Woodson, the “father of Black history,” who first set out in 1926 […]