Amid Trump’s Anti-Diversity Effort, Black History Month Takes On New Meaning NYT Par : Clyde McGrady 1 février 2025 à 23:23 Feb. 1 marks the first day of Black History Month, and suddenly the study of the Black experience may feel like an act of defiance. © Kenny Holston/The New York TimesA sculpture of Carter G. Woodson in a Washington, D.C., park last year. Woodson’s dedication to celebrating the historic contributions of Black people led to the establishment of Black History Month.