While Dinwiddie County Public Schools (DCPS) honors all Americans and their accomplishments, during the month of February we celebrate and take a closer look at the accomplishments, achievements, bravery, and impact that African Americans have had on our culture and way of life.

You can read more about Black History Month at the following links:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/02/01/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-black-history-month/  – Statement by President Joe Biden on Black History Month

https://www.dinwiddie.k12.va.us/news/2020/01/dinwiddie-graduate-in-military-hall-of-fame/ – Read our past article on the Dinwiddie graduate, Dr. Gladys West, that is in the Military Hall of Fame!

https://mceachin.house.gov/office-programs/black-history-month-essay-contest – Read about the essay contest from Congressman A. Donald McEachin. The contest is open to all our 4th Congressional District students in grades 6 – 12. Deadline for submissions is February 15, 2021.

https://www.virginia.org/blackhistory  –  Black History in Virginia with many links to historic sites, events/tours, list of notable black Virginians, and much more information!

https://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/about/ – About African American History Month