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2012 National Black History Month Theme

M-DCPS’ Department of Social Sciences. C. elebrates. 2013 Black History Month. "At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington". 2012 National Black History Month Theme. About African American History Month.

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2012 National Black History Month Theme

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  1. M-DCPS’ Department of Social Sciences C elebrates 2013 Black History Month "At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington" 2012 National Black History Month Theme

  2. About African American History Month National African American History Month celebrates the contributions that African Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our nation's history.

  3. African American History Month National African American History Month had its origins in 1915 when historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. This organization is now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History(ASALH). Through this organization, Dr. Woodson initiated the first Negro History Week in February 1926. Dr. Woodson selected the week in February that included the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two key figures in the history of African Americans.

  4. African American History Month • In 1975, President Ford issued a Message on the Observance of Black History Week urging all Americans to "recognize the important contribution made to our nation's life and culture by black citizens.“ • In 1976, this commemoration of black history in the United States was expanded by ASALH to Black History Month, also known as African American History Month. President Ford issued the first Message on the Observance of Black History Month that year. In subsequent years, all U. S. Presidents have continued to issue messages honoring African American History Month.

  5. African American History Month • Since 1996, Presidents have issued annual proclamations for National African American History Month. • As of the publishing of this Power Point, this year’s Presidential proclamation for the 2014 African American History Month was not yet available. Check: http://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room for updates accordingly.

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