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In 1915, historian Carter G. Woodson proposed a "Negro History Week" to honor the history and contributions of African-Americans. Nine years later, his dream became reality. Woodson chose the second week of February to pay tribute to the birthdays of two Americans who dramatically affected the lives of black Americans: Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and Frederick Douglass (February 14). The week-long observance officially became Black History Month in 1976.
Join us as we celebrate just a few of the accomplishments, acheivements, and victories of African American's throughout history.
Many African Americans have made gigantic contributions throughout America's history. There have been many great inventions that have made a huge impact on our daily lives by African Americans. The following link will take you to a short list of just some of the hundreds of thousands of inventions credited to African Americans.
African Americans have been role models for children and teens from all walks of life and ethnic backgrounds. These role models have been predominately athletes. The following link takes you to a site with information on just a few of the amazing men and women athletes who have overcome prejudices and become role models for our youth.
This quilt square has been submitted to the RAOK Quilt for the Cause.
Be sure to visit the TLC Committee's very own Black History Month Celebration Quilt!
There have been many great African American politicians. These people have fought fo the rights of African Americans everywhere and have stood up for what they believe in. To learn more about some of these men and women, click on the link below.
Read Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech!
If you'd like to link back to this TLC Project, please use one or both of the graphics provided below
Link it back to http://geocities.com/tlcprojects2001/project38/
This project made possible by the many TLC Committee members and their leader, Nick. The following people deserve special thanks: |
