Feb 1-28, 2025: Black History Month honors the rich history and enduring contributions of African Americans, remembering the people and events that have shaped culture and politics.
In July 1863, the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, one of the Union’s first Black regiments, charged Fort Wagner. Their courage earned them eternal glory in American history.
The Manila galleon trade was a crucial economic network linking Asia with Europe and the Americas for over 200 years.
Harriet Ann Jacobs resisted the hand life dealt her, fighting her way to freedom and exposing the horrors of life in the US slave industry.
The brutal system of American chattel slavery began in 1619 and did not end until 1865 after the Civil War came to a close.
Toussaint L’Ouverture is known as one of the “Fathers of Haiti.” His leading role in the Haitian Revolution led the former French colony to its independence in 1804.
Maya Angelou, best known for her autobiographies depicting the Black experience in the South, left a lasting legacy on not only literature but also the American people.
Black History Month is a celebratory and commemorative month created to focus on and celebrate African American achievements throughout history.
Alexander Pushkin is celebrated as Russia’s national poet. He was proud of his African roots, though never fulfilled his desire to visit the continent.