1 : connection, link the nexus between teachers and students; also : a causal link the nexus between poverty and crime. 2 : a connected group or series a nexus of theories a nexus of relationships. 3 : center, focus The bookstore has become something of a nexus for the downtown neighborhood. â Jane Smiley.
To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nationâs bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month. Each year, U.S. presidents proclaim February as National African-American History Month. Note: The reference to the black population in this publication is to single-race blacks (âblack aloneâ) except in the first section on âPopulation.â In that section the reference is to black alone or in combination with other races; a reference to respondents who said they were one race (black) or more than one race (black plus other races).
Black History Month: Paying Tribute to the Contributions of African Americans. Since it was created 1976, Black History Month has been a time to reflect on the contributions of African Americans to our country. Throughout our history, African American men and women have perseveredâdespite hardship and prejudiceâto enrich our nation in innumerable ways.