The Washington Post7d
Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
WASHINGTON — Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month –- a celebration of Black history, culture and education.
The Washington Post9d
How to celebrate Black History Month in the D.C. area
The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices Concert ... drama and dance. Its Black History Month concert continues that tradition at Alexandria’s Lyceum. Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. visitalexandria.com.
USA Today6d
Black History Month starts Saturday. Here's the history behind the month-long celebration
Black History Month really took off in the 1960s during ... On March 2, 1955, Colvin was just 15 years old and enrolled at Booker T. Washington High School in Montgomery, Alabama, reported the ...
NBC Washington7d
Defense agency bans Black History Month and other ‘special observances'
The Defense Intelligence Agency has ordered a pause of all activities and events related to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, Juneteenth, LGBTQ Pride Month, Holocaust Remembrance ...