The origins of Black History Month

This year marks 100 years of recognizing Black people's contributions to the United States with Black History Month. It began as Negro History week in 1926.

The Association for the Study of African American Life & History was established in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who is often referenced as the Father of Black History. In honor of the milestone year, WUWM’s Race & Ethnicity Reporter Teran Powell is joined by the national president of the Association, Dr. Kaye Wise Whitehead to learn about the origin of Black History Month.