Commemorating Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a time to come together to acknowledge our country’s history, celebrate Black freedom and achievement, and continue to work to advance social justice and racial equity.
The 2026 Black History Month theme, “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” highlights the significant achievements and developments in the study and celebration of Black history over the past century. As the National Museum of African American History & Culture says: “From enslaved workers in the 19th century to agricultural, industrial, and professional workers in the 20th and 21st centuries, Black men and women have always been vital to transforming and tooling America.”
Since 1978, S:US has supported people and communities that have been marginalized, communities of color, communities impacted by poverty, people with developmental disabilities and their families, people with mental health and substance use challenges, and people with histories of homelessness.
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