Black History Month marks its 100th anniversary in 2026 with celebrations across universities, cities, and institutions honoring African American contributions and history. Communities nationwide are organizing events, reading lists, and commemorative programs to recognize the significance of the month.
·Black History Month reaches its centennial milestone this year
·Universities including LMU and CSULB are hosting dedicated celebration events
·Cities like Salem are announcing official 2026 Black History Month programming
·Cultural institutions promoting recommended reading lists for the observance
·The month continues amid ongoing national discussions about historical recognition
drawn from WTKR, National Trust for Historic Preservation, The University of La Verne, Loyola Marymount University · updated 3h ago