Question: What are the Themes for African-American History Month 2013, 2014, and 2015?

Brooklyn observes African American History Month, which some call Black History Month, in many ways. School children do projects, families attend events at BAM, the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum and Brooklyn Public Libraries, and bookstores feature relevant titles. In short, people in Brooklyn plan ahead for the event known both as Black History Month and African American History Month.

Many people read Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speeches and writings. Others get involved in community service projects.

What are the recommended themes for   2013, 2014 and 2015?

Answer:

• 2013: The 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and commemoration of 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington: Read more about this  Black History Month Theme
• 2014: The Golden Jubilee of the Civil Rights Act
• 2015: A Century of Black Life, History and Culture

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