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Black History Month fun facts 2012

To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week, which was expanded into Black History Month in 1976. Here are some interesting statistics about African Americans.
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Black History Month by the numbers
As we observe Black History Month, the U.S. Census Bureau has put together some facts and figures about the African-American community.more>>
Presidential Proclamation -- Martin Luther King, Jr.,
On the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, we celebrate the man who fought for the America he knew was possible.more>>
Untold White House African American history revealed
The White House has played an integral role throughout history in advancing, hindering, or simply ignoring equal rights efforts.more>>
Barack Obama: America's first African American president
President Barack Obama is the 44th president and the first African American president of the United States of America.more>>
From the segregated South to low Earth orbit
Retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Charles Frank Bolden, Jr., describes how he grew up in the segregated south and became NASA's first African American Administrator under the Nation's first Black president.more>>

About Black History Month

The Story of Black History Month

Almost since its inception in 1925, Black History Month has served the broad purpose of educating all Americans about the roles African-Americans have played in the history of the U.S. More>>

Black Americans You Never Heard Of (But Should Know)

Jane Bolin: Your Honor

African-Americans have contributed to American society in every walk of life, and one purpose of Black History Month is to call attention to some of those who may have escaped notice. Here are 10 brief biographies from the Profile America series produced by the U.S. Census Bureau. More>>

Up Close and Personal: Visiting Black History

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site (Georgia)

The National Park Service maintains a number of historic sites associated with black history. Ten of those sites are featured here, each with a link to visitors information from the park service. More>>

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