February is Black History Month and it pays tribute to the achievements of African Americans throughout U.S. history. It has been celebrated since 1976, but actually started back in 1926 with Negro History Week.

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Organizations and communities across the nation are celebrating Black History Month, not just to celebrate Black history, to be teach it and its importance.