Office of InterCultural Affairs

Black History Month 2025

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Why We Celebrate Black History Month and the 2025 Theme

Black History Month, observed every February, honors the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. It began in 1926 as “Negro History Week,” founded by historian Carter G. Woodson, and evolved into a month-long celebration officially recognized in 1976.

Each year, a theme highlights specific aspects of Black history. The 2025 theme, “African Americans and Labor,” focuses on the role of work in Black experiences—spanning from slavery to entrepreneurship and labor movements. This theme underscores the vital contributions of African Americans in shaping the nation’s economic and cultural foundations.

Learn more about this year’s theme and celebrate the resilience and ingenuity of Black Americans.

 

 

 

BHM Events 2025 (1)opens PDF file

 

 

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