This year's Black History Month theme is "African Americans and Labor," and plenty of local museums and institutions are putting on special events. State of play: The Library of Congress is showcasing a display on Black labor,

President Donald Trump signed the Black History Month proclamation for February 2025, but not all government agencies will observe.

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the fact that Black history is part of America's history is important for all Americans to know,