February Is Black History Month in the US

FILE - Washington players stand during the playing of the national anthem wearing warm-up jackets with Black History Month printed on the back, before playing Arizona in an NCAA college basketball game in Seattle, Feb. 12, 2022.

Black History Month is considered one of the nation's oldest organized history celebrations and has been recognized by U.S. presidents for decades through proclamations and celebrations. Here is some information about the history of Black History Month.