Black History Month is celebrated each February in the United States. This observance can be traced back to 1926, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson organized the first Negro History Week. Over time, this event evolved into Black History Month—a celebration of
African American history, culture, and heritage. In honor of this event, you are cordially invited to view Encyclopædia Britannica's Guide to Black History. Find profiles of notable personalities and timelines of key events—plus rich images and powerful media.
Notable African Americans who died in 2006
Review updated biographies of the influential African American figures who passed away in 2006, including:
Notable Early Figures
Read the stories of those who fought for justice and equality under the intense backdrop of slavery and abolitionism.
Notable Events
Study the significant events that document the struggles, progress, and achievements of African Americans, including:
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The sociologist and intellectual W.E.B. Du Bois, author of The Souls of Black Folk (1903), wrote the Britannica Classic "Negro literature" in 1926 for the 13th edition.
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Actor Ossie Davis's eulogy for Malcolm X.
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A brief overview of Jackie Robinson's major league baseball career.
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Check out Britannica’s Academy Awards Spotlight!
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will present the Academy Awards at the end of February. Let Britannica's Guide to the Academy Awards take you on a year-by-year tour of the award-winning movies.
Encyclopædia Britannica's All About Oscar features entries on award winners in seven major categories—picture, director, actor, actress, supporting actor, supporting actress, and foreign-language film. Our coverage begins with the first Academy Awards dinner in 1928 and continues to the present. Also included are lists of other important winners from each year's ceremony. Explore the lush history of the Oscars by year or by category, or browse the image gallery.
This Britannica Spotlight includes overviews of decades of film and a list of Internet resources about films.
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