“Oral History Conference – Voices of Identity” plus 3 more

Oral History Conference – Voices of Identity
The History of Black History Month: A Timeline of Notable Events
Free Educational Resources and Activities for Black History Month
Black History Month Events in Florida's Largest Cities

Oral History Conference – Voices of Identity

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 02:52 PM PST

Respected researcher of Aboriginal history, Australian Lorina Barker, will be the keynote speaker at the National Oral History Association of New Zealand (NOHANZ) two-day conference in April.

The History of Black History Month: A Timeline of Notable Events

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 01:24 PM PST

This year marks the 35th annual Black History Month. The first official recognition of Black History Month occurred in 1976, when President Gerald R. Ford declared the month as a national event. Since then, every president has declared February to be Black History Month and has even set a theme for each year's celebration. For 2011, the official theme is "African Americans and the Civil War ...

Free Educational Resources and Activities for Black History Month

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 10:43 AM PST

Black History Month kicks off today. The idea of establishing an annual commemoration of the African-American experience has been around since the turn of the 20th century; the first Black History Month was celebrated in the United States on its bicentennial anniversary in 1976. Black History Month is observed in Canada and the United Kingdom also. Here are suggested free resources for families ...

Black History Month Events in Florida's Largest Cities

Posted: 01 Feb 2011 10:15 AM PST

Florida's largest cities are honoring Black History Month 2011 with storytelling events, music, educational workshops and community celebrations. From St. Augustine to Orlando, here are some of the top Black History Month Events in Florida's largest cities:

History

Tuesday, February 1, 2011