Black Heritage Celebration


About

Carter G. Woodson established the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) in 1915. His research resulted in the publication of the "Journal of Negro History" sharing the story of Blacks in America nationwide. By 1926, Woodson, also known as the father of Black History Month, inspired and led the creation of "Negro History Week," a programmatic celebration of the contributions of Blacks in America. In 1970 following many years of civil unrest in our nation, Black educators and students at Kent State University fought for an expanded recognition period, setting the standard for a full month of celebration. In 1976, February was officially designated as African American History Month (AAHM) by the federal government. This proclamation, signed by President Gerald R. Ford, was shared after several decades of advocacy, passion, and persistence by Woodson, and W. E. B. Du Bois, and countless civil rights activists. Inspired by Carter G Woodson, Black student leaders at GW challenged the notion of any calendar limitation on the celebration of Black History and Culture on campus.

Long conversations in the Multicultural Student Services Center Lounge (MSSC), often led by eventual Black Student Union Co- Presidents Charles Basden and Dr. Nikki Lane, resulted in a break with tradition. In 2006, what we knew as national Black History Month nationwide, would be transformed into the Black Heritage Celebration (BHC) at the George Washington University...encouraging the exploration of and promotion of the values and traditions of African-American, Caribbean, African and Afro-Latino cultures throughout the year. Black Heritage Celebration programs include student culture shows, performers, distinguished guest lectures, seminars, and educational events.
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