Black History Month
Also known as
National African American History Month
Observed
the month of February (since 1976)
Dates
February 1st, 2019 to February 28th, 2019
February 1st, 2020 to February 29th, 2020
February 1st, 2021 to February 28th, 2021
February 1st, 2022 to February 28th, 2022
February 1st, 2023 to February 28th, 2023
Founded by
President Gerald R. Ford on February 10th, 1976
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Black History Month, also known as National African American History Month, is observed next on Monday, February 1st, 2021. It has been observed the month of February since 1976.