Why is Black History Month in February? The commemoration of important Black Americans and events happens largely during the shortest month of the year.

Myths around Black History Month continue, Whitehead said, including the idea that the U.S. government purposely chose the shortest month of the year. In reality, Woodson chose February because ...

Despite being the shortest month, February’s place in the bleak and dismal ass-crack of winter for half the planet often makes it drag. In 2025 though, there aren’t enough hours in the day or ...

For those who don't know the history, some may wonder why Black history is recognized in February, the shortest month of the year. Here are the origins of Black History Month, including the ...

Why is Black History Month celebrated in the shortest month of the year? It’s not a conspiracy to shortchange Black Americans in days of celebrating. Here's how it got its start. The observation ...