The Father of Black History - #BlackHistoryFact

Have you ever wondered where the idea of Black History Month came from? Black History Month was the idea of Dr. Carter G. Woodson (December 19, 1875 - April 3, 1950).  In 1926, Dr. Woodson created the celebration of "Negro History Week", for the second week in February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglas.  This week of celebration for black history was later extended to the full month of February and renamed Black History Month.  Dr. Woodson noted that African American contributions "were overlooked, ignored, and even suppressed by the writers of history textbooks and the teachers who use them." 

Dr. Carter G. Woodson, along with William Hartgrove, Cleveland Hall, Alexander L. Jackson and James E. Stamp, founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Because of his devotion to the history of black people, Dr. Woodson is also known as the Father of Black History.  

In Honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) was an American pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his Christian beliefs.

Today, COMAEA pays honor and we give thanks to a great man. 

Cesar Chavez Day Celebration! March 31st!

Cesar Chavez Day Celebration is approaching!
COMAEA is proud to support and attend this event hosted by OLE Group! 

We hope to see you there! 

March 31st in the Civic Center Cafeteria! 

 Spring Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion is HERE!

COMAEA is proud to work with the Dream Collaborative.  

We hope to see you March 13th from 5 to 7 p.m. 

McInnis Club Restaurant in San Rafael. 

Check out the photos from the last mixer!

Do you see any familiar faces?

  

YUMMY EATS!

AWESOME PRIZES FOR OUR RAFFLE!!

WE HAD A BLAST!

HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!