PRESS RELEASE: As the United States Approaches its 250th Anniversary, ASALH Commemorates 100 Years of Celebrating Black History

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is very proud to announce the national theme for Black History Month 2026: “A Century of Black History Commemorations.” Beginning February 1st 2026, ASALH will lead the nation in marking 100 years since the launch of “Negro History Week” in 1926, founded, created and envisioned by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the father of Black history. The post PRESS RELEASE: As the United States Approaches its 250th Anniversary, ASALH Commemorates 100 Years of Celebrating Black History first appeared on ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month.