Black History Month

Established by Carter G. Woodson, Black History Month was originally a week-long recognition of the achievements of African Americans. It has since grown to a monthlong celebration of the history, contributions, advancements, study, and future of African Americans.

From the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, learn about Black History Month and its founder, Carter G. Woodson.

• Origins of Black History Month
• Black History Month Annual Themes
• Carter G. Woodson, Biography
   

A poem written by James Weldon Johnson and set to music by his brother, John Rosamond Johnson, learn the lyrics and the history of the Negro National Hymn or as it is most commonly known, the Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing.

• Poetry Foundation
• NAACP History: Lift Every Voice and Sing
• New World Records: The story behind "Lift Every Voice and Sing"
• NPR: Till Victory Is Won: The Staying Power Of 'Lift Every Voice And Sing'

Renditions of the song Lift Every Voice and Sing

• The Paragon Ragtime Orchestra
• 105 Voices of History National HBCU Concert Choir
• Committed
• Alicia Keyes
• Beyoncé