President Ford saw the designation of Black History Month in 1975 as an opportunity to “honor the accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” The theme for Black History Month 2023, “Black Resistance,” commemorates how African Americans have resisted ongoing oppression and racial terrorism, such as lynching, racial pogroms, and police killings since their arrival on American shores. Read More About the 2023 theme “Black Resistance”
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