Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role they have played in U.S. history. It was the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent Black Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history.

We hope you’ll join us on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 12 to 5 p.m., when the Karshner Museum, 309 4th St. NE will host a Black History Month Culture and Arts Festival featuring wonderful art and performances from around the world performed by award-winning groups from the Puget Sound area to celebrate Black History.