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What’s the point of Black History Month?
| Black History Month | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Netherlands |
| Significance | Celebration of the African diaspora including, African-American history |
| Date | February (US and Canada) October (Europe) |
| Frequency | Annual |
What Black History means?
integrity, leadership, and determination
Who is the father of black history?
Carter G. Woodson
What is the theme for Black History 2020?
“Black History Month’s theme in 2020, ‘African Americans and the Vote,’ recognizes the long and ongoing struggle of black Americans to exercise their rights as citizens, including voting, testifying in court and serving on juries,” she said.
What is the theme for Black History Month 2020 UK?
The theme for 2020 is ‘Celebrating black voices, celebrating black history‘ and here at the University we will be hosting a variety of online events to celebrate black voices, and to foster an understanding of Black History in general.
Who is the first female Nobel Prize winner?
Marie Curie
Did President Obama win the Nobel Peace Prize?
The 2009 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to United States President Barack Obama for his “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between people”.