"There are plenty of ways to celebrate Black History Month here in Los Angeles, whether you're looking to honor jazz innovators like Miles Davis or recognize those who are making history now, including a Black woman-founded grocery store that provides organic vegan produce to South L.A. neighborhoods. This year marks the centennial celebration of Black history across the United States - though that time frame spans only a fragment of how long African Americans have been contributing to this country."
"In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson and the Assn. for the Study of Negro Life and History spearheaded the first celebration of Negro History Week during the second week of February, overlapping with Frederick Douglass' birthday on Feb. 14 - to encourage the study of African American history. President Gerald Ford officially designated February as Black History Month in 1976, during the U.S. Bicentennial."
Los Angeles presents varied ways to celebrate Black History Month in 2026, from honoring jazz innovators like Miles Davis to supporting contemporary Black-led food initiatives. A Black woman-founded grocery store supplies organic vegan produce to South L.A. neighborhoods, illustrating community-focused food access. In 1926, Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History began Negro History Week, timed with Frederick Douglass' birthday. President Gerald Ford designated February as Black History Month in 1976 during the U.S. Bicentennial. Black culinary achievements include early cooks who shaped Southern cuisine, activists creating affordable food hubs, and acclaimed restaurateurs.
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