Spreading knowledge of black history can happen all year, anywhere, and from anyone. So, why squeeze it into one month to celebrate Black people from the slavery they faced from 1619-1865? When information is shortened in order to squeeze it through loads of other information than some of it will be left out, never ending up with the full story. 

February has been known to be Black History Month since 1926. Originally, the 2nd week of February was celebrated and known as "Negro History Week" , now officially being identified Black History Month, all in all. 

Here are three people out of many that people don't know changed our society and opened many doors for African Americans: 

If you are a student and want to spread information/facts about black history and talk to people about it, these are a few ways to do it:

• Talk to your friends about the topic, research together, and learn new facts that many people may not know, and then spread that knowledge to more people. 

• Ask your family about your family history. When did they come to Pennsylvania from where they lived before? 

• Use social media, go on Instagram, Snap Chat, Facebook, whatever you use, and tell your followers/friends what you learned and that they should know it too. 

• Ask your history teachers questions whenever both of you have free time.