BLACK HISTORY MONTH

HEART HEALTH MONTH

• February 1: National Freedom Day
• February 2: Ground Hog Day
• February 4: Rosa Parks Day
• February 11: International Day of Women & Girls in Science
• February 14: Valentine’s Day
• February 14 - 20: Random Acts of Kindness Week
• February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day
• February 15: Parinirvana Day (Nirvana Day - Buddhist)
• February 20: World Day of Social Justice / Presidents' Day
• February 21: Mardi Gras (day before Ash Wednesday)‍
• February 22: Ash Wednesday

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.

Did you know February is National Heart Health Month? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. During this special month, help kids and adults understand the importance of a healthy heart and actions they can take to live a heart healthy life.