When
Feb 21, 2010 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Sunday)
What
Dr. Carter G. Woodson initiated a celebration ofblack history in 1926. Dr. Woodson chose the second week in February because it included the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abra...
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Event details: Celebrate Black History
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Dr. Carter G. Woodson initiated a celebration ofblack history in 1926. Dr. Woodson chose the second week in February because it included the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, the Bicentennial (200th birthday) of the U.S.A., the week-long observance was extended to the entire month of February in order to have enough time for celebratory programs and activities. Throughout the month of February, the Chicago Park District celebrates Black History Month by hosting many festivals celebrating African style food, music culture and tradition.
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