A Lens On Black History
A Tribute to Black History Month
By Geoph Beard
Black History Month has a very rich tradition. It is celebrated in America, the United Kingdom, Canada, and unofficially in Ireland. But here in the United States we have a unique tradition that stands out from other nations. In order to properly understand the true value of purposefully taking the time to celebrate, and how the “why” has evolved over the century, it’s important to first look at its roots.
Black History month was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, an American Historian, author and journalist.
February was chosen, not because it’s the shortest month of the year, but because both Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglas were born in February. These two men were widely credited with leadi...