Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom. A common question is, "Why does Black History Month occur in February?" The relevance of February goes back to 1926, when ASALH’s founder Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Click here to learn the origins of the tradition.
Although we recognize Black History in February, the ongoing study and celebration of Black History is year round. Recent events have brought awareness to all Americans that the full history of our nation is still being uncovered.
- with the ISU Diversity Resource Center
Thinking About Black History in the Local Context
1 - 2 PM
Online Presenters: Dr. Kevin Marsh, ISU Department of History Mr. Kenny Monroe,
President of Pocatello NAACP Bill Shaeffer, Idaho State Journal Photographer
Each One, Reach One - Spoken Word Event
1 - 3 PM
Pond Student Union, Wood River Room
Black Panther as Resilience and Mental Health Among the Black Diaspora
2 - 3 PM
Online Presenter: Dr Ngoni Mpofu, ISU Department of Counseling
The Necessity of Teaching and Learning Black History
1 - 2 PM Online
Presenter: Dr. Marie Stango, ISU Department of History
Afrofuturism and Black Speculative Imagination as Resistance, Resilience, and Black Joy
2:30 PM
Online Presenter: Dr. Sakena de Young-Scaggs, Stanford University Senior Associate Dean for Religious & Spiritual Life and Pastor of Memorial Church.
Coat Drive Student Union Building
Rendezvous building
For details go to isu.edu/drc
There are all types of events and programs throughout the month of February that are honoring and celebrating Black History Month! Streaming film services like Prime and Netflix, public programing like NPR and PBS, to national, regional, and local events; too many to list. Take the challenge to try something new this year for Black History Month, such as reading a book, watching a movie, or attending an event!
There are many online events through platforms like Zoom and YouTube. One such event is sponsored by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Inc. (ASALH) with its Second Black History Month Virtual Festival WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 2022 National Black History Theme – “Black Health and Wellness.”
"The theme of Black and Health Wellness not only addresses the history of healthcare in the African American community, it is also a historical examination of the financial and economic health and wellness of African Americans. Broadening and expanding the theme to address what some historians and health care professionals call the “social and economic determinants'' of health and wellness allows us to show the interconnectedness of a number of historical, social and economic factors on Black Health and Wellness.”
- Dr. Dulaney, ASALH National President
This year’s online festival includes via ASLAH includes programming throughout February with activities broadcast via Zoom and ASALH TV.
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