In February of 1976, by Executive Action, President Ford proclaimed Black History Month as a national period of recognition and study, as part of the nation’s Bicentennial celebration.

List of Black History Month events and celebrations in metro Atlanta and North Georgia.

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Noted Black scholar and historian Carter G. Woodson, known as the Father of Black History, was born in 1875 to former slaves.

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Decatur Youth Services will host a Black History Month event on Feb. 22, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at Turner-Surles Community Resource Center, 702 Sycamore St. N.W. The "Rooted in Greatness: Honoring Our ...

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DeKalb History Center is located at 101 East Court Square, Decatur. The Memorial Drive exhibit is on the first floor and may ...