Black History Month
Proper noun
Meaning
Black History Month
An annual observance of the history of the African diaspora, held in the United States and Canada throughout the month of February, and throughout October in some European countries.
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It is my hope that as we commemorate Black History Month in the future, we will continue to celebrate the many achievements and rich culture of African-Americans.
Black History Month must be more than just a month of remembrance; it should be a tribute to our history and reminder of the work that lies in the months and years ahead.
As we celebrate Black History Month we should be grateful for the achievements they made and inspired by their legacies to continue their work.
I don't want a Black History Month. Black history is American history.
You're going to relegate my history to a month? I don't want a black history month. Black history is American history.
As part of Black History Month, highlighted the 14 African American football players for the University of Wyoming who, in 1969, planned to sport black armbands in a game against Brigham Young University to protest the church’s then-priesthood/temple ban.