History Month 2025: Honoring a Century of Celebration and Education

The annual observance, rooted in Carter G. Woodson's 1926 Negro History Week, highlights Black history, culture, and contributions globally.

Black History Month, originally established as Negro History Week in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson, was expanded to a month-long observance in 1976 during the U.S. Bicentennial.
The 2025 theme, 'African Americans and Labor,' emphasizes the historical and ongoing contributions of Black labor to nation-building and community development.
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), founded by Woodson in 1915, continues to guide the celebration and thematic focus of Black History Month.
Events this year range from educational programs in schools to community gatherings, art exhibitions, and discussions on the global impact of Black history.
Scholars and advocates stress that Black history should be integrated into education and cultural awareness year-round, not confined to February.