Black History Month… a Few Facts to Ponder
Each year since 1976, during the month of February we celebrate Black History Month to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. One of the byproducts of the celebration of Black History Month is the knowledge shared by historians and educators about the contributions of African Americans to the history of the United States of America. Though some of these historic facts about Black people in America are known to many, some facts might not be that well known to all. Therefore, in this article, we will share a few facts about OUR history in America as we lift up our voices to say to all of America… [...]