Black history month began through the intellectual work of Carter G. Woodson, along with countless other historians, essayists, political thinkers and community organizers. Woodson was a trained historian who received graduate degrees from the University of Chicago and Harvard.  Woodson along with Jesse E. Mooreland created the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, which exists today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. This short video from BLS Professor Karanja Carroll covers the historical development of Black History Month and links it to the development of Black Studies, which came into institutions of higher education in 1968.

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Through the demands of students and faculty, Black Studies began and the existence of Black Studies today is a testament to the importance of understanding the history of African descended people. As we begin Black History Month, let us not forget that Black history is always being made as long as people of African descent make contributions to the world.  These online resources provide more information on the historical development of Black History Month, Carter G. Woodson, the current academic organizations which continue the work of Woodson, along with a sample of online exhibits that assist in the exploration of Black history: