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Black History Month
 February
is not only a good time to check on the groundhog's shadow, remember your
sweetie, and celebrate George Washington's birthday . . . it is also Black History
Month. The Black History Month Theme for 2008 is "Carter G. Woodson and the
Origins of Multiculturalism." This poster was the winner of the NRCS contest for
2008. It was developed by Jennifer Abbey, Soil Conservationist - Sebring,
Florida.
Test your knowledge with this African-American History Quiz.
National African American History Month, 2008
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
Office of the Press Secretary
January 29, 2008
During National African American History Month, we honor the achievements
and celebrate the rich heritage of African Americans.
Throughout our Nation's history, African Americans from all walks of life
have offered their talents to the betterment of American society. Scholars such
as Frederick Douglass and W.E.B. DuBois were early leaders who placed great
importance on educating all people about the need for justice and racial equality. Athletes such as Jackie Robinson and Althea Gibson persevered while
breaking the color barrier and competing at the highest levels of sports. Musicians like Nat King Cole and Billie Holiday lifted the American spirit with
their creativity and musical gifts. Through their extraordinary accomplishments,
these leaders helped bring our Nation closer to fulfilling its founding
ideals.
This year's theme, "Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of Multiculturalism,"
honors an educator who taught his fellow citizens about the traditions and contributions of African Americans. His dedication to educating Americans about
cultural diversity initiated this celebration of African-American history.
Our Nation is now stronger and more hopeful because generations of leaders have worked to help America live up to its promise of equality and the
great truth that all of God's children are created equal.
Throughout African American History Month, we celebrate the many contributions African Americans have made to our Nation, and we are reminded
of their courage in their struggle to change the hearts and minds of our
citizens. While
much progress has been made, we must continue to work together to achieve the promise and vision of our great Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws
of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2008 as National African
American
History Month. I call upon public officials, educators, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and
activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.
GEORGE W. BUSH
To discover more information about African-Americans and Black History Month,
please go to the following websites:
The following documents are available in
Adobe Acrobat
format.
Pearlie Reed Poster (PDF; 491 KB)
Black History Month 2008 Poster (PDF; 729 KB)
Last Modified:
05/16/2008
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