The document outlines a presentation on Black History Month, beginning with an introduction on the significance and meaning of Black History Month. It then provides an overview of what will be covered, including a timeline of important historical events and contributions made by people of African heritage. The presentation also lists interesting facts about Black History Month, such as its origins from a weeklong celebration launched by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 and its official recognition by President Gerald Ford in 1976.

1. Black History Month

2. Introduction
State the significance of Black History Month
• What is Black History Month?
• Why does the United States celebrate it?
Tell your story
• What does Black History Month mean to you?
• Why is it important to you?

3. Overview
Give a brief overview of what you’ll cover in your presentation.

4. Overview
Give a brief overview of what you’ll cover in your presentation.

5. Overview
Give a brief overview of what you’ll cover in your presentation.

6. Overview
Give a brief overview of what you’ll cover in your presentation.

7. History
Make a timeline of the important historical events or list historical contributions made by people of
African heritage.
1st Event 2nd Event 3rd Event 4th Event 5th Event 6th Event
Date Date Date Date Date Date
Description Description Description Description Description Description

8. Interesting facts
List some interesting facts about Black History Month. Here
are a few examples:
• In 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched a weeklong celebration of
black history in the United States.
• In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognizes Black History
Month.
• Black History Month is also celebrated by Canada, Ireland, The
Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

9. Interesting facts
List some interesting facts about Black History Month. Here
are a few examples:
• In 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched a weeklong celebration of
black history in the United States.
• In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognizes Black History
Month.
• Black History Month is also celebrated by Canada, Ireland, The
Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

10. Interesting facts
List some interesting facts about Black History Month. Here
are a few examples:
• In 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched a weeklong celebration of
black history in the United States.
• In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognizes Black History
Month.
• Black History Month is also celebrated by Canada, Ireland, The
Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

11. Interesting facts
List some interesting facts about Black History Month. Here
are a few examples:
• In 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched a weeklong celebration of
black history in the United States.
• In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognizes Black History
Month.
• Black History Month is also celebrated by Canada, Ireland, The
Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

12. Interesting facts
List some interesting facts about Black History Month. Here
are a few examples:
• In 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched a weeklong celebration of
black history in the United States.
• In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognizes Black History
Month.
• Black History Month is also celebrated by Canada, Ireland, The
Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

13. Interesting facts
List some interesting facts about Black History Month. Here
are a few examples:
• In 1926, Carter G. Woodson launched a weeklong celebration of
black history in the United States.
• In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognizes Black History
Month.
• Black History Month is also celebrated by Canada, Ireland, The
Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.