Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the public to honor the contributions of Black Americans, according to the museum. The month has since inspired other groups and an appreciation of multicultural backgrounds.

This article provides strategies on how to stay abreast of BHM themes, address critical issues impacting the Black community, and take steps to honor Black history.

Pride Month, Black History Month, Indigenous People Month, Jewish Heritage, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Hispanic Heritage were all removed the desktop website and mobile app, according to multiple outlets and an Axios review.

Carl Cadogan, chair of the London Black Heritage Council, in front of the former site of London's fugitive slave chapel in 2022. Cadogan will hold a teaching about the chapel during one of many events being held in London for Black History Month. (Michelle Both/CBC)

Two artifacts will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield to celebrate Black History Month. These two rare treasures of Black History in America will be on display as well as the return of a short play titled “Small Beginnings,

At Clover Street Elementary School Wednesday, Governor Ned Lamont met with third and fifth graders to discuss Black History Month. Alongside the mayor and education staff, the governor taught students like Ammar Memedovic about the importance of Black History Month and Abraham Lincoln’s 226th birthday.

Separate from this Calendar shift, Google has gained attention over its recent decision to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali.

Google Calendar has removed Black History Month and public holidays, along with other cultural events. Neighbors believe this could be the first step toward erasing African American heritage.