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February 2025
Black History Month
Black History Month
February was nationally declared to be Black History Month in 1976, but had been chosen to celebrate black history long before that, with it starting as just one week. In 1926, Carter G. Woodson declared the second week of February to celebrate black people’s history, for it was considered with the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln, for his abolishment of slavery, and Frederick Douglass, who was a well known abolitionist. He had chosen this week to represent the importance of these two figures, and the importance of the Black community in the United States.
Though Carter G. Woodson died in 1950, in 1976, Gerald Ford, the then president, extended the week to become a month long recognition. It was expanded to bring more light to all that the black community has done, and how much it has been overlooked in the history of the country. Black History Month is a time chosen to recognize the contributions and hate that the African American people have gone through in our country throughout its history. This month is now used as a time to educate people and celebrate the many cultures and histories of a vast percentage of the United States population.
Even though the month of February has only been nationally Black History Month for 47 years, thousands of tributes have happened each month, each year, from countless places. During this month, libraries and education systems push for more recognition to black creators, inventors, authors and more. This month is a time for confronting the horrendous past and the recognition of a glorious future.
Written By: Lucinda Wilson-Petty
Sources: Black History Month.gov, NAACP, National Geographic Kids
February 3rd Protest
February 3rd Protest
Following the inauguration of Trump and the many new policies he has implemented; people already have their own sentiments regarding the current situation. One of which is a movement, where on February 3rd, many shops across several major cities would close in response to the President’s new policies against immigrants. Mostly reporting to have taken place in Los Angeles, the movement is called “Day Without Immigrants", people also refused to go to school or work. It is a nationwide protest, which primarily affects cities with higher immigrant populations.
Written By: Jason Yan
Sources: USA TODAY, Eater Los Angeles
Did you know: Ceasefire in Gaza
Did you know: Ceasefire in Gaza
Having taken effect on January 19th, the ceasefire in Gaza has seen the release of several hostages from Hamas and an overall uncertain peace. And since the reinauguration of President Trump, there have been fears over a potential escalation of the conflict. He’s made some very serious claims, threatening to send forces to take over the Strip and demanded that all hostages be released within an unreasonable time frame. Moreover, he wishes for Israel to have some autonomy, allowing them to override his decision. It made Hamas more hesitant on continuing with the ceasefire and the civilians wanting to return to their homes are afraid that war will return.
Written By: Jason Yan
Presidents' Day
Presidents' Day
Presidents’ Day is a holiday that celebrates two major presidents of US history. These two men are George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. George Washington is known as the United States’ first president, and one of the major leaders of the American Revolution. Due to such achievements, his birthday, February 22nd, was commemorated as a way to honor his achievements. Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, is well known for signing the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War, which declared enslaved people in the southern states free. Due to this, his birthday, February 12th, is also commemorated. To acknowledge the many steps taken to mold our nation into what it is today, we dedicate the third Monday of February to this holiday; adjacent to both of these presidents’ birthdays. This year, Presidents’ Day falls on the 17th of February, and represents the start of the NYC DOE’s Mid-Winter Recess.
Written By: Lucinda Wilson-Petty
Sources: USA TODAY, Britannica, National Archives
Aquarius!
Aquarius!
Since the 29th of January, the Aquarius moon has been in cycle. This cycle started 9 days after the start of Aquarius, which is from January 20th to February 19th. Aquarius is the 11th astrological zodiac, and one of the three air signs. The constellation associated with the zodiac sign shares its name, Aquarius the Water Bearer. This constellation is one of the largest among the 88 modern constellations, but it is not particularly bright compared to the others. While in traditional astrology Saturn rules over Aquarius, in more modern forms of astrology the sign is assigned to Uranus, representing change and new possibilities. The symbol of Aquarius is two wavy lines, depicting the movement of water, and is also known as the Water Bearer ♒.
Written By: Lucinda Wilson-Petty
Spilt Milk
Spilt Milk
“Don’t cry over spilt milk” is a saying that’s been around for such a long time, our grandparents know it! The idiom holds the meaning of ‘don’t get agitated over minor things’, such as accidentally spilling some milk. It tells you not to get upset over something that you cannot change, as it has already happened. Each year, February 11th is observed as Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day, and it reminds you to not dwell on the past and those petty mistakes, but to look forward, and pave the path you want to go down. This February, you better not cry over any spilt milk!
Written By: Lucinda Wilson-Petty
Source: Trust me bro
February Games
February Games
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