Black History Month

February is known as Black History month. Dr. Carter G. Woodson chose February as Black History month because of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln's birthdays; those two people hugely impacted the African-American people. February, although originally just for that reason, is also named as Black History month because of many other events. Some of these include the birth of W. E. B. Dubois, who was a very important civil rights leader. Another important date in February was February 3, 1870, when the 15 Amendment (which lets black people vote) was passed. Also, on February 25, 1870, the first black U.S. senator was sworn in. The NAACP, a very important civil rights group, began in February, as well. As you can see, February is a very important month in history.

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For more on Black History Month:

For timelines, bibliographies, and many facts.

For an interactive timeline, videos, biographies, a tour of the Apollo theatre, and 101 fast facts.

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MLK Jr. Day: Not a Day Off, But a Day On!

Martin Luther King, Jr. had a very large part in the fight against racism. He gave many speeches in public, expressing his feelings and opinions openly to help peacefully win this fight like no other man had been courageous enough to do. He was a very controversial man, and his brave actions lead to his sad death on April 4th, 1968. Martin Luther King, Jr. has made some great accomplishments, such as the Nobel Peace Prize. He was very committed to his community and helping those in need. On January 19th, think of this day without school not as a day off, but a day on! Try to go around your community and help, just like Martin Luther King, Jr. did. You might want to do community service or help someone in need. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a wonderful man, and we here in Student Council strive to follow his example.

Check these websites out:

Ideas for celebrating Martin Luther King Day with your family.

To learn more about why Martin Luther King Day is so important and how you can follow Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideas.




~Gigi and Lauren