The concept of Black History Month was created by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a scholar, activist, author, and historian. He has come to be known as the “Father of Black History” for his efforts to insert and elevate the experiences, histories, and key contributions of Black peoples in American history. Woodson was the second Black individual to graduate with a doctorate (PhD) from Harvard University, right behind W.E.B. Du Bois. 

Black History will be a topic discussed as part of the District's quarterly Racial and Educational Justice community panels. These community panels l take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Administrative Center Board Room and are open to students, families, staff, and community members. Please join us on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 to celebrate Universal Human Rights, Black History, Women’s History, and Arab American Heritage.

We hope that throughout the year and especially during this month, you can help us celebrate the lived experiences, cultures, histories, backgrounds, lives, and identities of our Black students, families, and staff here in the Northshore School District.

For continued learning and engagement to celebrate Black lives and histories, please refer to the resources linked on this webpage.