Black History Month originated in 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson promoted what was known as "Negro History Week" in an effort to educate people about the accomplishments of African Americans. In 1976, the celebration was expanded to include the entire month of February, the birth month of Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglass. Black History Month is celebrated to remember important individuals and events in African American history.
Millikin University will host a variety of events and programming created by Millikin’s Student Affairs and student organizations to celebrate Black History Month this February. Student-led events for Black History Month will be carried out by the Office of Campus Life, the Black Student Union (BSU), the Latin American Student Organization (LASO) and the Kappa Zeta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.