Black-History Month is a remembrance of important people and events in black history. It is celebrated annually in the United States and Canada in the month of February, while in the UK it is held in the month of October.
Some things worth checking out:
- HISTORY.COM: “Black History Month” – February marks the beginning of Black History Month – an annual celebration that has existed since 1926. But what are the origins of Black History Month?
- BlackInTheCity.com: “Black presidential candidates before Obama” – Right now everyone is on the Barack Obama band wagon. However, people cannot forget the previous African American presidential candidates who came before him (except Alan Keyes).
- HBO: “Bastards of the Party” – A longtime member of the Bloods, traces the roots of black gang violence in Los Angeles. Acclaimed feature film director Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day”) produces
- CNN: “Ku Klux Klan is Growing” – The Ku Klux Klan has rebounded by exploiting current hot-button issues, especially immigration, according to a new report released by the Anti-Defamation League.
- UCHICAGO.EDU: – “Black Youth Project” – This project will examine the attitudes, resources, and culture of African American youth ages 15 to 25, exploring how these factors and others influence their decision-making, norms, and behavior in critical domains such as sex, health, and politics.
