Black History Month Reflection
Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African American History Month. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland, and the United Kingdom. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland, and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
Regardless of when other countries celebrate Black History Month, we can enjoy learning about the remarkable contributions of African Americans throughout the year.
To learn more visit BlackHistoryMonth.gov
Sweet Treats
Submitted by Mary Fistler
Celebrate the legacy of Black baking
Cheryl Day shares four recipes that honor American traditions.
See the recipes at King Arthur Baking
Black History – 365
Business
Black In Business: Celebrating The Legacy Of Black Entrepreneurship (forbes.com)
Criminal Justice
These 14 black lawyers broke down barriers and made history (gallery) (abajournal.com)
Culinary Arts
The Inductees | African American Chefs Hall of Fame
Design & Engineering Technology
16 Black STEM Innovators & Famous Leaders | Engineer Role Models (idtech.com)
Energy & Electronic Technology
10 Black Technology Inventors and Innovators to Know | VMware Radius
Healthcare
Celebrating 10 African-American medical pioneers | AAMC
Hospitality
Information Systems & Technology
Most Influential Blacks in Technology (businessinsider.com)
Nursing
A Celebration of 14 Famous Black Nurses in History | Chamberlain University
Black History Month – Notable Nurses Throughout History – Trusted Health
Trades Technology
African-American Technological Contributions: Past, Present, and Future | NIST
Sports
25 Black Athletes Who Changed the World | Complex
Entertainment
50 Black Actors Who Made Entertainment History | Stacker
Finance
10 Black Finance Leaders in History | BECU
Black Finance: African American Financial Leaders To Follow (moneylion.com)
75 Most Powerful Blacks on Wall Street – Black Enterprise
Black History/365
300 Years of African-American Invention and Innovation | The MIT Press Reader
There Are Only 7 Black Billionaires in the United States (businessinsider.com)