In All Our Glory

We have a wonderful history behind us. It reads like the history in a heroic age. If you read the history Africa, the history of your ancestors-people of whom you should feel proud-you will realize that they have a history that is worthwhile.
- Carter G. Woodson

Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926, first as “Negro History Week” and later as “Black History Month.” Although blacks have been in America at least as far back as colonial times, it was not until the 20th century that they gained a respectable presence in the history books.

We owe the celebration of Black History Month, and more importantly, the study of black history, to Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Woodson chose the second week of February for Negro History Week because it marks the birthdays of two men who greatly influenced the black American population, Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In the 1970s, the celebration of African American history was expanded to include the entire month of February.

The Kwanzaa Guide offers an interesting and unique learning experience in studying and learning about African American History by:

Highlighting the significant events which shaped African American History, using the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa

Highlighting the most influential books on African American History

Honoring the rich and enduring musical heritage of African American, featuring the most important musical works which have shaped the lives of African Americans and America

Testing your knowledge of Black History through our popular Black History Quiz