Frederick Douglass, born an enslaved person, never knew his real birthday. When he became free, he chose Valentine’s Day because he had a fondness for the holiday.

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Why Is Black History Month Celebrated in February?

“February is Black History Month.” Since the 1970s that familiar declaration has introduced countless celebrations of African American history and achievement, from Black History Minutes on local television stations to the pronouncements of U.S. presidents. But why is February designated as the