February Is Black History Month — Remembering, Honoring, Continuing

February is Black History Month, a time set aside to recognize, remember, and honor the immeasurable contributions of African Americans to history, culture, faith, education, leadership, and the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality.

The purpose of Black History Month is not only remembrance, but recognition—to ensure that stories once overlooked or excluded are preserved, taught, and celebrated. Black history is American history, and its lessons continue to shape our present and our future.

The 2026 theme, announced by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is
“A Century of Black History Commemorations.”
This theme marks 100 years since the founding of Negro History Week in 1926 and reflects on a full century of intentional efforts to study, preserve, and honor Black life, culture, and achievement. It reminds us that remembrance itself is an act of resistance, truth, and dignity.

A brief history:
Black History Month began in 1926, when historian Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week to encourage the study of Black history in schools and communities. February was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. In 1976, the observance was officially expanded and recognized nationwide as Black History Month.

As people of faith, we understand the power of remembrance. Scripture calls us to remember, to teach, and to pass wisdom from one generation to the next. When history is honored truthfully, identity is restored—and hope is strengthened.

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