How Black History Month was created

It is February and that means it's Black History Month, a national recognition of the achievements and contributions of African-Americans. But how did this holiday come to be and why do we celebrate it this month. We're breaking it down for you with Black History Month.Simply explain. >> I mean, you know, we celebrate black excellence every single day. >> While Black History Month can be commemorated all year, in North America, it's marked every February.Put simply, Black History Month was created to ensure ...