Black History Matters! Celebrating a Week of Black History month Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history. Day Dress to signify Examples Monday, Print out Day ` February 24th (Wear Dashikis or African Print) Wear an African attire including African Prints to kickoff the celebration of “Black History Month” Teachers “BHM” Luncheon Black History Program 7th & 8th Periods Tuesday, Movement Day February 25th (Dress in 60’s Attire) Dress up in your 60’s attire to remember the infamous Selma Freedom March with MLK. Wednesday, Enriched Sounds Day February 26th (Dress up like a music artist) Dress up as a famous Motown artist to remember the enriched sounds of Black culture. Thursday, Be an Influencer! Hank Aaron th Ira Aldridge February 27 (Dress up in your best!) Muhammad Ali Maya Angelou James Baldwin Dress up as an influential person of Mary McLeod Bethune Ralph Bunche color. George Washington Carver Shirley Chisholm Kenneth B. Clark Bill Cosby W. E. B. Du Bois Paul Laurence Dunbar Barack O Obama Martin Luther King, Jr. Rosa Parks Tiger Woods Malcom X Friday Remembering colors of pride! February 28th (Wear Red/Black/Green) Wear either red/black/green to remember the African nation and what these color stand for. .