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The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. The event grew out of “Negro History week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history.
For this month, we extend the invitation to discover and explore Black history around the Country, and here is one website that provides greater insight about Black history month:
http://www.africanamericanhistory
month.gov
We found one company that has taken leadership in 2012, to celebrate Black History month in 12 cities. PNC-sponsored programs and activities will be held in Chicago, Ill.; Cincinnati, Ohio.; Cleveland, Ohio; Detroit, Mich.; Fort Wayne, Ind.; Kalamazoo,Mich.; Newark, N.J., Pittsburgh, Pa.; Philadelphia, Pa.; St. Louis, Mo.; Towson, Md.; and Washington, D.C.
Stated by Chief Diversity officer, Ms. Jones "For PNC, Black History Month is more than just a month-long celebration. Valuing diversity is part of our culture.”
Highlights of PNC events include:
- "Teenie Harris, Photographer: An American Story," an exhibit at the Chicago Public Library.
- A series of events in partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers including a Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Night and Gospel Night.
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- "Courage," an award-winning traveling exhibit at the National Underground Railroad Freedom.
- An event in Philadelphia celebrating the life of Joan Myers Brown, the founder of the Philadelphia Dance Company, with guest speaker Brenda Dixon Gottschild, author of "Joan Myers Brown & the Audacios Hope of the Black Ballerina: A biohistory of American Performance."
- "We Wear the Mask," an exhibition on black dramatic theatre at the Newark Public Library.
- A series of events in Pittsburgh honoring the legacy of Chuck Cooper, the first African American drafted into the N.B.A. and a panel discussion on African American inspired arts and culture in the region.
- A "Salute to Young Leaders" in St. Louis, honoring 20 outstanding African American professionals age 40 or younger.
- An event honoring the life and legacy of the late civil rights champion Dr. Arthur L. Johnson in Detroit.
- A moderated discussion in Washington, D.C. at the African American Civil War Memorial & Museum, featuring NPR host and author Michel Martin, African American Civil War Memorial & Museum Director Dr. Frank Smith, and The Atlantic Senior Editor and Blogger Ta-Nehisi Coates.
To learn more about diversity and inclusion at PNC or for additional information on attending PNC celebrations of Black History Month, visit http://www.pnc.com/diversity
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