In America's 250th year, we are marking a convergence of historic anniversaries. This episode explores the century-long evolution of Black History Month, from Carter G. Woodson’s original vision 100 years ago to the official presidential recognitions by Gerald Ford (50 years ago) and Ronald Reagan (40 years ago). Join us as we look at how a single week of "Negro History" evolved into a month-long national remembrance of dignity and the past.

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