Unlike other states, America has made it a culture to celebrate the blacks for a whole month. America has achieved its objectives today due to some African American people who played vital roles in the past. As a show of gratitude, those that did something outstanding get to be honored over the black history month activities Missouri. The celebrations were introduced in 1920s by Carter G. Woodson. February was the month chosen as it also marks the birth of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.