Key Historical Dates
Celebrations and Cultural Moments
Celebrations and Cultural Moments
- January: Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863)
- February: Launch of Black History Month and the birth of Frederick Douglass (February 1818).
- June: Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) – Celebrating the end of slavery in the U.S.
- August: March on Washington (August 28, 1963).
- December: Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat (December 1, 1955).
Celebrations and Cultural Moments
Celebrations and Cultural Moments
Celebrations and Cultural Moments
- Black History Month celebrations and their significance.
- Juneteenth as a growing national holiday.
- Annual commemorations of civil rights milestones.
Event Timelines
