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B lack H istory Month 2016
Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories
February 2016
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Harley & Madison's Corner
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Black History Month finds its roots in the creation of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) in 1915 by noted African American historian and Father of Black History, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, and renowned minister Jesse E. Moorland. With a mission “to promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the global community,” the ASALH went on to establish Negro History Week in February of 1926. Since it became a month-long celebration in 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February – coinciding with Frederick Douglass’ and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays – as Black History Month. Upon recognizing it for the very first time, President Gerald R. Ford called upon the public to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history." Black History Month, or National African American History Month, recognizes black Americans’ achievements and the role of African Americans throughout U.S. history. The 2016 theme, Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memories, calls attention to the centennial celebration of the National Park Service, the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, and the numerous places throughout the country where freedom and equality were defended and finally won: America’s hallowed grounds. Many other countries around the world also devote a month to celebrating black history.
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PHOTOS: Top: Undated photo of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by acclaimed photographer Flip Schulke Below: Dr. Carter G. Woodson
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