Some months arrive quietly, but February knocks on the door, flips on the spotlight, and says, "Let"s give credit where it"s long overdue." That"s the spirit of Black History Month—a time to celebrate African American achievements, confront hard truths, and honor those who shaped the country. It began in 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week. The week grew, spread through schools and communities, and by 1976 it officially expanded into a month.
Black History Month
Today in History
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Womens History Month
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Weaverbird nests at Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve
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Where do those colors come from?
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Polar bear capital of the world
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The persistence of Perito Moreno
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Just a couple of yellow-billed hornbills
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Oh, happy day!
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National Rivers Month
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Methow Valley, North Cascades, Washington
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Procida, Italy
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A city, a cliff, a canyon…and cheese
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Sligachan Old Bridge, Isle of Skye, Scotland
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Celebrating World Wildlife Day
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World Environment Day
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Summer winds down in the Southern Hemisphere
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Pride Month
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Celebrating Pi Day
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Día de los Muertos celebrations in Mexico
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Cross this bridge if you dare
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Lavender fields on the Valensole Plateau in Provence, France
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In Texas, even the riverbend is big
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Navajo Bridge in Marble Canyon
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National Park Week: Haleakalā National Park, Hawaii
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Paradise, found
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International Nurses Day
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St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland
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World Environment Day
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Bridge of Hillsborough County
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A gentle wind fills this sail
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