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Black History Month, originally initiated as Negro History Week in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, was created to spotlight the historical contributions of Black Americans. Woodson aimed to provide a narrative that recognized the achievements and struggles of Black people, counteracting the pervasive erasure of their history from educational materials. His efforts were not only about celebration but focused on how the teaching of history could empower Black identities and foster cultural pride among students. By establishing the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, Woodson laid the groundwork for a structured approach to integrating Black history into the broader American historical narrative.