The Ocean County Library connects people, builds community and transforms lives every day through the power of information and stories. The Library is a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. Our programs, services, and collection aim to meet the needs of our diverse community throughout the year but special holidays and observances provide us an opportunity to focus our efforts on celebrating, uplifting, and honoring specific communities.
History
Each February Black History Month is celebrated across the United States. Carter G. Woodson sought to raise awareness of African American contributions to civilization. In 1925, Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), established Negro History Week. The event was first celebrated during a week in February 1926 honoring the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. By 1950 many mayors of major cities were issuing proclamations regarding Negro History week, which eventually evolved into Black History Month in 1976 in light of the Civil Rights Movement (adapted from blackhistorymonth.gov).
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