Honoring Black History Month — A Chicago Legacy As we celebrate Black History Month, we pause not only to honor history, but to understand it. The origins of Black History Month date back to 1915 in Chicago. Dr. Carter G. Woodson traveled to the city to participate in the Lincoln Jubilee, a major celebration marking fifty years since emancipation. Thousands gathered to highlight the progress African Americans had made since slavery. Inspired by the overwhelming response, Woodson recognized...