The celebration of Black History Month, also known as African American Heritage Month, honors African American achievements throughout history and recognizes their significant contribution to our country. African American Heritage Month traces its origins to "Negro History Week," created by Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African-Americans in 1926.
The first President to proclaim February as Black History Month was Gerald Ford in 1976, and every President since then has celebrated it annually. Many countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom, celebrate Black history in February.
The theme for Black History Month 2025 is "African Americans and Labor," which highlights the significant contributions of African Americans to the workforce and labor movements. For more information about this year's theme, visit https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/ .
The first President to proclaim February as Black History Month was Gerald Ford in 1976, and every President since then has celebrated it annually. Many countries, including Canada and the United Kingdom, celebrate Black history in February.
The theme for Black History Month 2025 is "African Americans and Labor," which highlights the significant contributions of African Americans to the workforce and labor movements. For more information about this year's theme, visit https://asalh.org/black-
We proudly highlight the County's new Procurement Access and Vendor Equity (PAVE) program. The program promotes inclusion and creates economic opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, small, and emerging businesses. It aims to increase opportunities by eliminating barriers to participation in County contracts. For more information about the PAVE program, please click here.
You're Invited!
The Anne Arundel County Office of Equity and Human Rights invites you to join us for a virtual panel discussion celebrating Black History Month and honoring the achievements of Black Americans throughout U.S. history.
In honor of this year’s national theme, "African Americans and Labor," we are highlighting the County's new Procurement Access and Vendor Equity (PAVE) program and exploring opportunities to build talent pipelines in the architecture industry.
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