Black History Month in the CFPA

In 1926, Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week as an opportunity to commemorate and honor the rich history and achievements of people of African descent in the United States. In 1976, during Bicentennial celebrations, the week became a month, and has been celebrated since across the United States.

What is regarded as American culture at home and abroad is distinctly so because of the work, activism, creativity, and sacrifice of Black artists, musicians, dancers, designers, mavens, promoters, venues - and indeed entire art forms. Without these people, American creative culture would be unrecognizable. 

Economic challenges have weakened our budget to support special Black History Month celebrations. The College of Fine and Performing Arts recognizes Black history as integral to American history and culture, and so we have taken care to integrate Black history and culture into events throughout the year. There would be too many of those to list here.