American history

#04 – Year-round Festival Series – Black History Month – Black history is American history Blood and Tears of Black American History Black History Month originated in the United States and is also known as African-American History Month. The U.S. and Canadian governments first recognized the festival, and in recent years, the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, France and Africa have gradually recognised Black History Month in their own countries in different months. The observance originated in 1926 with the establishment of Black History Week in the United States to honor the contributions and achievements of African-Americans in American history. The