Black History Month

February is Black History Month. This month was established in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland. In 1976, President Ford
began the succession of U.S. presidents that recognized Black History Month as an opportunity to expose the rich heritage, stories, and contributions made by the black community to the USA. 

How could we celebrate Black History Month?
While it’s wonderful to recognize the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, there are many museums,  cultural centers and school activities that hold special exhibits. 
The following sites are good source of information 👉

• National Museum of African American Heritage (DC)
• National Museum of African Art (DC)
• Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture (NY)
• The King Center (GA)
• Whitney Plantation (LA)
• The National Memorial for Peace and Justice (AL)
• National Museum of African American Music (TN)
• National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (OH)
• Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History (MI)
• DuSable Museum of African American History (IL)
• California African American Museum (CA)
• United States Civil Rights Trail (across 15 states) 
• Resource by Blogger MomOfAllCapes

Maritza Martínez Mejía

Mother, Author, Educator and Translator

Member: FWA, SFWA, SCBWI, Board of Advisors MCBD, Delegado ANLMI
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