When was Black History Month Started?

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Black History month was first started in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Before that he started the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, too.
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Black History Month
National African American History Month, originated as Negro History Week in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, is observed each February as a time to recognize the contributions of African Americans to the culture at large... More »
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Black History month was first started in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Before that he started the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, too.
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Dr. Carter G. Woodson started Black History Month in 1926. He originally initiated Negro History week to bring national attention to black people throughout American history.
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Black History Month started when Carter G. Woodson instituted a week to remember important figures in African American history. It later evolved into an entire month.
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Black History month is celebrated in February and started with the introduction of a week that was identified to celebrate the history of Negroes. In addition, February holds great
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