The Fremont NAACP Unit 3217B celebrated Black History Month on Feb. 9 at the Greater St. James Church with Ohio State Representative Erika White, House District 41. Her address was on "African Americans and Labor,

Honolulu’s mayor issued a proclamation declaring February as Black History Month for the City and County of Honolulu.

Organizations and communities across the nation are celebrating Black History Month, not just to celebrate Black history, to be teach it and its importance.

This article provides strategies on how to stay abreast of BHM themes, address critical issues impacting the Black community, and take steps to honor Black history.

Montgomery County will continue its slate of Black History Month programming with the second of several events on Wednesday.

Separate from this Calendar shift, Google has gained attention over its recent decision to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali.

Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.

Google has opted out of references to Black History Month in a recent move away from cultural holidays and observances. Feb. 1 is considered the start of Black History Month, but will no longer be displayed on Google Calendar along with Women’s History Month on Mar.