February is Black History Month, a time chosen to celebrate specific achievements and sacrifices made throughout history.
This is an important time for many people, and it has been since the 1920s.
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Black history has shaped the history of the world, but not everyone knows this fact in February.
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Here's why we celebrate the love of blackness and why we unite rather than divide.
Black History Month: Why February celebrates the love of being black
The first Black History Month was celebrated in 1926, according to Britannica. At the time, it was still called Black History Week, but it was later extended.
Why in February?
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It is the birth month of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, who worked to abolish slavery.
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During this period, the community celebrates the achievements, people, and contributions that have made the world a better place. It is time to reflect on the sacrifices made for freedom. Of course, the same goes for Valentine's Day.
black history in south africa
Many South Africans didn't know that February was more than just Valentine's Day.
Did you know that February celebrates this important part of world history? Many people don't!
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Ireland and Great Britain: Celebrated in October
In the United States and South Africa, February is chosen as the month of celebration. Canada also celebrates Black History Month during this time.
It developed independently of what is celebrated in the United States and Canada.
However, Ireland and the United Kingdom are exceptions, as they celebrate the same thing every October.
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