NPS Celebrates Black History Month 2025
NPS Celebrates Black History Month 2025
NPS Communications
The Norwalk Board of Education is proud to recognize Black History Month at Norwalk Public Schools. Throughout the month, members of our community, schools, educators and students are encouraged to honor the accomplishments of Black Americans and their important contributions throughout history.
On Feb. 27, NPS will host the third annual districtwide Black History & Heritage Festival “Hands That Built the Nation” celebrating the national Black History Month theme, “African Americans and Labor." The festival will be held from 5:45 to 8 p.m. at Norwalk High School.
The evening will feature incredible performances from students across the district that highlight the significant role Black people have played in the workforce throughout history. We will also celebrate our local Black business community in Norwalk on “Black Wall Street.”
In the 1920’s historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the organization he founded, raised awareness of the contributions of Black Americans. The celebration was held in February to coincide with the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
The observance was expanded in 1976 to a month-long-celebration as part of the nation’s bicentennial. Since then, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month including this year.
Every year, NPS classrooms across the district highlight Black History Month by learning about historical figures, inventors, educators and civil rights leaders. Educators highlight books written by black American authors and poets, and incorporate videos and other resources into everyday lessons.
The NPS Curriculum Department also dedicated its entire reading calendar for February to Black History Month. Book suggestions include titles featuring prolific Black authors and stories illustrating the amazing accomplishments of Black figures in history.
By declaring February Black History month, the Board of Education encourages all schools to share in activities and celebrations honoring generations of Black Americans who have positively influenced our community and country.