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Black History Month was created out of the need to recognize the contributions that African Americans have made and continue to make to America. Originally it was established as Negro History Week in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American author, scholar and Harvard professor. The week was extended into a month when Dr. Woodson and multicultural organizations such as the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History realized that to fully celebrate the meaning of the event would take more than one week. In February 1976, this event evolved into "Black History Month". Dr. Woodson selected February because it was the birthday month of Fredrick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Now Black History Month is nationally recognized.

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