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The History of Black History Month: Some Resources

| Cade Lambrecht

February is Black History Month, a commemoration to the successes, struggles, and often forgotten contributions of the African American community. Below, find links to a few resources and articles regarding Black History Month. 

To read more about the History of Black History Month, visit The Association for the Study of African American Life and History website here. An article from Time on the history is also attached here.

To find primary sources, images, and resources for teachers, visit the Library of Congress page on Black History Month here.

To find a multitude of primary sources, videos, and educational resources, visit the National Archives African American History section here.

To read about the most influential Black Leaders in Wisconsin, click here.

For articles and resources, visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture here