Black History Month began as Negro History Week, as created by former Shaw resident, Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926, 100 years ago. In a 1925 newspaper article, mentioning Negro History Week noted that Woodson believed that the achievements of Black Americans needed more publicity, as well as people to chronicle and preserve Black History.
In 1926 Negro History Week was to be observed February 7th to 12th. Support came from libraries, colleges, churches, lodges, and clubs.
Fast forward to fifty years ago, 1976 and President Gerald Ford recognized National Black History Month. I feel this is the 1st history month before others and started the trend.
