The Latest Breaking News from Black History Month

From Judge James Peterson's decision Friday in Ervins v. Sun Prairie Area School Dist. (W.D. Wis.): February 1 was the first day of Black History Month, so Black history was part of the curriculum at the time [at a Sun Prairie middle school]. Sixth graders were also beginning a unit…

The term "critical race theory" has become a lightning rod to justify curriculum and book bans on texts some people deem controversial because they include discussions of racial issues.

In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson created the first Negro History Week, which would eventually evolve into Black History Month. Here’s a look at how it was first covered in the Chicago Daily News.

‘It’s literally the day before Black History Month so I can’t believe this happened’

There's a variety of programs marking Black History Month on television

As a child I was always fascinated by Black History Month. Its lessons taught me that the accomplishments of Black people were vast and wondrous, and that I, as a descendant of those people, could accomplish anything I set out to do.

Bristol is home to a wide range of community organisations