2024 Black History Month: `African Americans and the Arts` in Wisconsin`s Black community

February is Black History Month and WISN 12 News is celebrating

Black History Month, observed each February, commemorates African American contributions to American history.

It started as "Negro History Week" by Carter G. Woodson in 1915, 50 years after slavery ended. It expanded to a month-long celebration in 1976 and has been recognized by every U.S. president since then.

WISN 12 is celebrating black history throughout the month of February with important stories recognizing key players, critical moments, and the impact on our community...