Black History Month Celebrating a Century of Black Heritage Through Women's Words
Black History Month Celebration
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Whoopi Goldberg: From Poverty to EGOT Legend – Full Biography, Career, and 2026 Updates

Whoopi Goldberg: From Poverty to EGOT Legend – Full Biography, Career, and 2026 Updates

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Michelle Obama: When They Go Low, We Go High – A Powerful Life and Unbreakable Legacy

Michelle Obama: When They Go Low, We Go High – A Powerful Life and Unbreakable Legacy

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Rev. Jesse Jackson:Champion of Black Empowerment and Rainbow Coalitions for Justice

Rev. Jesse Jackson:Champion of Black Empowerment and Rainbow Coalitions for Justice

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Mary McLeod Bethune: Life, Legacy, Education, and Civil Rights Impact

Mary McLeod Bethune: Life, Legacy, Education, and Civil Rights Impact

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Ketanji Brown Jackson: From Miami Public Schools to the Supreme Court – The Life of a Barrier-Breaking Judge

Ketanji Brown Jackson: From Miami Public Schools to the Supreme Court – The Life of a Barrier-Breaking Judge

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Shirley Chisholm: The First Black Woman to Run for President – Unbought, Unbossed, and Unstoppable

Shirley Chisholm: The First Black Woman to Run for President – Unbought, Unbossed, and Unstoppable

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Civil Rights Movement Timeline: Key Events 1951–1959

Civil Rights Movement Timeline: Key Events 1951–1959

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Crispus Attucks:The First Martyr of the American Revolution

Crispus Attucks:The First Martyr of the American Revolution

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A Biography of Carter G. Woodson: Father of Black History

A Biography of Carter G. Woodson: Father of Black History

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Black History Month 2026: A Century of Commemorations – 100 Years of Impact

Black History Month 2026: A Century of Commemorations – 100 Years of Impact

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Interactive Black History Month Draw & Write Digital Activity

Interactive Black History Month Draw & Write Digital Activity

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Famous Firsts in Black History: Interactive Crossword & Study Guide

Famous Firsts in Black History: Interactive Crossword & Study Guide

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Famous Firsts in Black History Word Search

Famous Firsts in Black History Word Search

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Lugenia Burns Hope (February 19, 1871 – August 14, 1947): Pioneer of Social Reform and Civil Rights Activism

Lugenia Burns Hope (February 19, 1871 – August 14, 1947): Pioneer of Social Reform and Civil Rights Activism

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Maggie L. Walker (1864–1934): First Black Woman Bank Founder

Maggie L. Walker (1864–1934): First Black Woman Bank Founder

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W.E.B. Du Bois: The Architect of the Intellectual Revolution

W.E.B. Du Bois: The Architect of the Intellectual Revolution

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The Artistic Journey of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller (1877–1968)

The Artistic Journey of Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller (1877–1968)

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Call for Women Writers — Black History Month Feature

Call for Women Writers — Black History Month Feature

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What is the theme for Black History Month 2026?
The 2026 theme focuses on "African Americans and the Arts," celebrating the visual and performing arts as a platform for social change and historical preservation.
Who founded Black History Month?
Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week in 1926, which later expanded into Black History Month in 1976.
📚 Sources & References
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A Biography of Carter G. Woodson: Father of Black History
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  • [1] ASALH. (2026). "Black History Month Themes." asalh.org
  • [2] National Archives. "Carter G. Woodson and the Genesis of Black History Month." archives.gov
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