Last Updated on February 2, 2024, 3:19 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Premier of Nevis, Mark Brantley, extended his heartfelt greetings on the official commencement of Black History Month 2024 on Thursday.
He was delighted to mark this month along with the auspicious celebrations of Nevis Culturama 50 and encouraged the communities to contribute themselves to make the celebrations more vibrant.
In an extensive Facebook caption, Premier Brantley noted, “Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, and we’re thrilled to blend the celebration with the spirit of Culturama 50!”
“This year’s Culturama theme, “Celebrating Culture, Embracing History It’s Culturama 50!” resonates deeply, and throughout February, our focus is on highlighting the incredible cultural icons right here on Nevis!”.
Further, while honouring and reflecting upon the Nevisian icons or those who serve themselves towards the authenticity of the island’s cultural heritage, Premier Brantley shared his goals and inspired the communities with the same.
“Join Us in Honoring Nevisian Icons! Our goal is to shine a spotlight on the outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our culture,” he outlined.
At last, Premier Brantley called upon the communities for help and served their active participation with their little and kind gestures in this holy festive month.
“We need your help! Share your insights, stories, and pictures and help us identify those hidden gems not yet in our archives. Your contributions will make this celebration even more vibrant! Who’s your Nevisian cultural icon? Let us know below,” he added.
Black History Month
Notably, the annual Black History Month is observed from February 1 to March 1. The theme for this year’s month is “African Americans and the Arts”. It is also known as African-American History Month and is recognised by several countries’ governments, including the UK, Ireland, Canada, etc.
While considering its historical significance, the month is celebrated to focus and honour all the African Americans and Black people from the enslaved era in the US and those who are also residing in the US.
The Second week of the month is also called ‘Negro History Week’ and coincided with the birthday of Abraham Lincoln on February 12 and that of Frederick Douglass on February 14. The local black communities have been celebrated this week since the early 19th century.
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