Fun Facts About History

Celebrating Black History Month

15 Black History Month Facts You May Not Know

Black History Month began as merely a week back in 1926 thanks to the efforts of one man: Carter G. Woodson. A scholar and teacher, Woodson was the second Black American to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard among many other academic achievements.

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47th annual black history month

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Honoring black history

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Lafayette Black History Month flag raising marks 100-year milestone

Community members and city officials gathered Feb.3 at City Hall for a Black History Month flag raising, honoring African American achievements and marking the 100th anniversary of Black History Month...

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Lawmakers celebrate start of Black History Month at capitol

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At 100, Black History Month faces new resistance — and renewed resolve

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The history of Black History Month, one hundred years in

In so many spaces, celebrating Black History History month means learning a few fun facts about famous African Americans. But Black History Month was designed to be much more radical — it was an opportunity for Black communities to learn about the aspects of their history that had been downplayed,

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25 fun facts about history

They believed what about brown cows? The first thing sold online was… hold on, am I reading that right? Here are 25 fun facts about history…

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105 Fun Facts About Science, History, Celebrities, and More

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Stay sharp and learn something new every day or stock up on knowledge for the next 105 days with these fun facts about life, history, food, and more. Although ...

Cartoons About History That Teach Kids In Fun & Relatable Ways

These cartoons about history are great for parents to watch with their kids to explore history in a factual, fun, and adventurous way.

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13 fun facts about Indiana history that you should know

INDIANA (WANE) — Ever needed a fun fact to bring up about the Hoosier state? Well, here are 13 fun facts to know about Indiana’s history, according to indianahistory.org. 1. The original Indiana Territory formed in 1800 contained what is known today as ...