Why Is Black History Month Celebrated in February?

Why February? The Origin of Black History Month by Up's

OUTLINE:

00:00:00 The Inception of Black History Month
00:00:47 The Birth of Negro History Week
00:01:12 The Significance of February
00:01:49 Evolution into Black History Month
00:02:05 Institutionalization of Black History Month
00:02:34 The Purpose of Black History Month