Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative month originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month.

Every year, National Black History Month is an occasion to celebrate the contributions of so many black American patriots who have indelibly shaped our Nation's history.

This year's national theme for the month is “African Americans and Labor,” which focuses on the various and profound ways that work of all kinds intersect with the collective experience of Black people.