Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in U.S. history.
The Black History Month 2018 theme, “African Americans in Times of War,” marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and honors the roles that black Americans have played in warfare, from the American Revolution to the present day.
For more information about the origins of the celebration and to learn about the important contributions of black Americans past and present, visit http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month
For events visit https://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov