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- The first ever month-long celebration of Black History was established at Kent State University. In February 1970, Kent State students, faculty and administration designated the entire month of February as a celebration of Black History—preceding the national holiday designation—which was established in 1976.
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In February 1970, Kent State students, faculty and administration designated the entire month of February as a celebration of Black History—preceding the national holiday designation—which was established in 1976.
- The History of Black History Month
Okantah highlighted the role Black United Students played at...
- Black History Month
Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of...
- The History of Black History Month
Feb 7, 2024 · Okantah highlighted the role Black United Students played at Kent State and told the story of how it all started in 1970. Starting as National Negro History Week, Black History Month was established through Black United Students.
Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life, which initiated the first variation of Black History month, titled, Negro History Week in 1926 during the second week of February.
Feb 9, 2023 · In February 1970, Kent State students, faculty and administration designated the entire month of February as a celebration of Black history — preceding the national holiday designation —...
Feb 21, 2019 · The Kent Stater reported in 1985 that Wilson said the University traditionally celebrated "Black History Week" until 1970, when Milton made Black History Month part of the official university calendar. "Dr. Wilson was an administrator, Carl Gregory and Dwayne White were students," Moore said.
Feb 1, 2023 · Kent State University traces its roots all the way back to 1969 when the university’s Black United Students organization advocated for an entire month dedicated to Black history.
Feb 17, 2020 · At the 50th anniversary celebration Saturday, alumni who participated in the Black Walkout of 1968 and celebrated the first Black History Month heard speeches from: Patrick Ferguson, current president of Black United Students (BUS) * E. Timothy Moore, former professor, dean and the fifth president of BUS * Silas Ashley, president of the Kent ...
