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The School Newspaper of Texas High School

Tiger Times
The School Newspaper of Texas High School

Tiger Times
Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a scholar and historian, established Black History Month in 1926 as a week-long celebration called Negro History Week to honor Black Americans’ contributions. Fifty years later in 1976, President Gerald Ford extended the commemoration to a month. Now, Black Americans continue to recognize others who poured blood, sweat and tears to get us to where we are today.

A Continuing Importance

Story by Zyon Trotter, News Editor • February 4, 2026

Long before Black History Month became a full celebration, it began as a simple week. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a scholar and historian, established Black History Month in 1926 as a week-long celebration...

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