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Rutgers: Century of Commemoration - Exploring the Origins of Black History Month
February 03, 2026
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 3 -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on Feb. 1, 2026, with David Greenberg, distinguished professor of journalism and media studies and history:

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A Century of Commemoration: Exploring the Origins of Black History Month

A Rutgers expert discusses the origins of Black History Month and how its purpose has evolved

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Black History Month, which began Feb. 1, marks 100 years since hist . . .

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