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The African American Heritage & Culture Center has served as an education and advocacy organization in New Bern, North Carolina, since 2018. The center presents the historic impact and progression of African Americans through; programs, exhibits, and performances.

Since its opening in 2018, AAHC has become a nonprofit, developed a website, and helped sponsor numerous arts, cultural events, and projects throughout the city.

AAHC has also launched its Oral History Library, preserving the stories of local individuals that may have gotten lost upon their passing. The projects’ goal is to capture the stories (via interview) from individuals in the region who had a significant impact on their families, within the community, or state.

Original post by: Todd Wetherington/Sun Journal

Read more here: https://www.newbernsj.com/story/news/2022/02/03/new-bern-aahc-african-american-heritage-education-advocacy/9282857002/

Visit AAHC’s website at:  https://www.africanamericanheritageandculture.org/

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements made by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in United States history. Black History Month is a national observance occurring throughout February.

Also known as African American History Month, the observance originated from “negro History Week,” developed by noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans.

Since 1976, every U.S president has designated February as Black History Month. Other countries which include, Canada and the United Kingdom, also have months celebrating Black history.

Original post by History.com

Learn more here: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month