February 1, 2026
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the history, culture, and important contributions of the Black community in United States history.
Every year the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) selects a theme to center their celebration for Black History Month. This year the theme is A Century of Black History Commemorations. In regards to the 2026 theme, ASALH shares, “To understand the modern world, especially nations where Black peoples form a significant population, one must grapple with the impact that the public observances have had on the past and the present. This year, when we are also commemorating the 250th anniversary of United States independence, it is important to tell not only an inclusive history, but an accurate one. We have never had more need to examine the role of Black History Month than we do when forces weary of democracy seek to use legislative means and book bans to excise Black history from America’s schools and public culture. Black history’s value is not its contribution to mainstream historical narratives, but its resonance in the lives of Black people.”
In celebration of Black History Month, Early Edge California has put together a list of various educational resources to introduce Early Learning teachers, caregivers, and families to Black life, history, and culture, and the events and people that paved the way for racial justice.
For Teachers & Caregivers
For Families
Learn more about Black History Month
You can find more resources in our “Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day” post.