African Americans and Labor
The 2026 Black History Month theme, set by ASALH, is "A Century of Black History Commemorations". It marks the 100th anniversary of the first Negro History Week, honoring the evolution of Black history studies and its role in shaping American culture. The theme focuses on preserving, sharing, and amplifying Black stories to build a more equitable future.
Source: ASALH. “ASALH - the Founders of Black History Month | BLACK HISTORY THEMES.” ASALH | The Founders of Black History Month (Est. 1915), 5 May 2017, asalh.org/black-history-themes/.
The History of Black History Month
According to Stanford historian Michael Hines, there are still misunderstandings and misconceptions about the past, present, and future of the celebration. In this installment of Tiny Lectures, Hines talks about the beginnings and evolution of Black History Month.
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