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Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month and was formerly known as Negro History Month before 1976.[4] It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora, initially lasting a week before becoming a month-long observation since 1970.[5] It is celebrated in February in the United States[6] and Canada,[7] where it has received official recognition from governments, but more recently has also been celebrated in Ireland and the United Kingdom where it is observed in October.[8][9]
^Compton, Wayde (February 14, 2016), "Remembering Hogan's Alley, hub of Vancouver's black community", CBC News. Archived March 13, 2017, at the Wayback Machine.
^May, Theresa (September 28, 2016), "Black History Month Introduction; Prime Minister, Theresa May" Archived March 13, 2017, at the Wayback Machine, September 28, 2016.
^Veal, Lou (February 3, 1970), "'Black History Month' begins with opening of culture center", Daily Kent Stater, Volume LV, Number 52, Kent State University Archived March 13, 2017, at the Wayback Machine.
^"Knowing the Past Opens the Door to the Future: The Continuing Importance of Black History Month". National Museum of African American History and Culture. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
^Chambers, Veronica; Law, Jamiel (February 25, 2021). "How Negro History Week Became Black History Month and Why It Matters Now". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
^Wilson, Milton. "Involvement/2 Years Later: A Report On Programming In The Area Of Black Student Concerns At Kent State University, 1968–1970". Special Collections and Archives: Milton E. Wilson, Jr. papers, 1965–1994. Kent State University. Archived from the original on May 15, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2012.
^"About Black History Month". Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Archived from the original on February 1, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2012.
^Ryan, Órla (October 4, 2014). "Ireland becomes fourth country in world to celebrate Black History Month". TheJournal.ie. Archived from the original on November 22, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
^"BHM365". Black History Month 365. Archived from the original on March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
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