Black History Month
Famous Black Women in History Who Changed the United States
Mary McLeod Bethune knew that education was key, but she also knew it was difficult for young Black children to achieve, particularly in the segregated South. After struggling to go to school and working on a plantation to help support her family, she became an educator and, in 1904, founded the Daytona Educational and Industrial…
Read MoreBlack History Month – Origins
Every February, the United States celebrates Black History Month to highlight the achievements and history of African Americans. The article below explains the origins of the celebration. Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American…
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