Black history month

Question 1

What is Black History month?

Answer 1

Also called African-American History Month is an annual commemoration of the history of the African diaspora which was first celebrated in the United States in 1976 by US President Gerald Ford,

Question 2

When is Black History month celebrated?

Answer 2

It is celebrated every year in February. Other countries have followed in the footsteps of the United States, such as Canada since 1995 and the United Kingdom but in October since 1987.

Question 3

What is the history of Black History month in Ireland?

Answer 3

The Republic of Ireland is the fourth country to celebrate Black History Month

Question 4

What is the history of Black History month in France?

Answer 4

In France, in Bordeaux, a first Black History Month was organized in February 2018 by the association Mémoires & Partages

Question 5

What is the history of Black History month in Africa?

Answer 5

In 2020, seven African countries celebrated Black History Month from February 1 to 29 at the initiative of the Afro-Caribbean Mélina Seymour through her international NGO Africa Mondo, in collaboration with civil society organizations. This is the first year during which this event takes place on the African continent with the involvement of civil society, associations, cultural and economic actors, researchers, historians, and authorities. The first edition in Africa was held simultaneously in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Chad; but it is also necessary to note the mobilization of Togolese and Congolese in their respective countries, even if the activities could not so hold. The epicenter of activities was in the Republic of Benin, the country where Africa Mondo was born.

Question 6

What are the theme of black history month this year(2021) and last year (2020)

Answer 6

African Americans and the Vote(2020)

The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.(2021

Question 7

Why was February chosen as Black History Month?

Answer 7

This week was chosen because it coincided with the birthday of Abraham Lincoln on February 12 and of Frederick Douglass on February 20, both of which dates black communities had celebrated together since the late 19th century.

Question 8

What are the colors for Black History Month?

Answer 8

Red is the color of the blood which men must shed for their redemption and liberty; black is the color of the noble and distinguished race to which we belong; green is the color of the luxuriant vegetation of our Motherland. ‘