Every February, Americans honor the contributions and achievements of African-American culture during Black History Month. The overwhelming response and support of what started as a weeklong celebration in 1926 helped expand the event to an entire month 50 years later when President Gerald Ford beckoned the country to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”
A Path Through Black History Month in the Finger Lakes Region
Tuesday, February 5, 2019 10:00 AM by Finger Lakes Visitors Connection
