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,

This story has been updated to correct the date of the Black Film Series at Forest Park Branch Library. February is Black History Month, and what better way to celebrate Black history and culture than by attending and supporting one of these events?

Black History Month started as "Negro History Week" in February 1926 as a way to chronicle the accomplishments of African Americans in the aftermath of slavery.