Q. Important dates to remember in Black History Month

February is Black History Month. Key dates to remember include February 1, the start of Black History Month, and February 12, Abraham Lincoln's birthday, who issued the Emancipation Proclamation. February 21 is the anniversary of Malcolm X's assassination, and March 1 marks the beginning of Women's History Month, which often overlaps with Black History Month. Additionally, remember the birthday of Frederick Douglass, a former slave and prominent abolitionist, on February 14. These dates honor the struggles and achievements of Black individuals and communities.