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February is African-American History Month

By Admin on February 05, 2009 | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Each February, America celebrates African-American History Month. This year's theme is "The Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas," recognizing the importance of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and its role in furthering equality and social justice.

In light of this year's theme, the Library of Congress reminds Americans that "a century ago, an interracial group of Americans joined together and formed the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)," and that "the centennial of the NAACP is an occasion to highlight the problem of race and citizenship in American history, from the experiences of free Blacks in a land of slavery to the political aspirations of African Americans today."

In a Proclamation issued Monday, President Barack Obama delcared that "This year's theme, 'The Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas,' is a chance to examine the evolution of our country and how African Americans helped draw us ever closer to becoming a more perfect union."

Click on the links below for more information on African-American History Month, special events commemorating African-American history, and civil rights:

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