Every Church Should Celebrate Black History Month

February is Black History Month. It is a time to reflect on the history of black Americans and to honor the individuals and groups who have worked tirelessly toward racial justice. Yet, as Black History Month comes to a close there is still something about it that does not sit right with some people. Some question why there is not a White History or Asian History Month? Others are not content with Black History Month because black history is American history.  Every church should celebrate black history because God is glorified in diversity.

In 1926, a Harvard historian and African American, named Carter Woodson, declared the second week in February Negro History Week because Abraham Lincoln’s and Fredrick Douglass’ birthdays were on February 12th and 14th respectively. From the beginning, the purpose of the week was to teach kids about significant moments in black history. Then in 1976 Gerald Ford expanded it to a monthlong celebration and renamed it Black History Month saying:

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