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BlackPR.com Press Release Email This Article To A Friend The Unification of Black History Month Black History Month Logo Minneapolis, MN (BlackNews.com) - February is Black History Month. The new "Official National Black History Month Logo," brought to the public by the online Black History Month Store, is a concept designed to bring uniformity, consistency and new visibility to Black History Month, while keeping Black history in the public consciousness 365 days a year. "Black history is too rich and vibrant to be limited to just one month a year," said Farouk Seti Olajuwon, logo designer and owner of the Black History Month Store (www.blackhistorymonthlogo.com). Developed in honor of Carter G. Woodson, the author, editor, publisher, self-taught and Harvard-trained historian recognized as the Father of Black History, "The new 'Roots and Wings' logo is meant to develop, promote and preserve Black History Month for present and future generations," Olajuwon said. Over the years, Olajuwon has grown more disappointed with the lack of importance placed on Black History Month. "Has Black History Month become irrelevant? An ancient Chinese philosopher once said, 'If we don't change our direction, we are going to end up where we are headed.'" Olajuwon plans to introduce many revolutionary ideas in hope of modernizing Black History Month. "We plan to help turn Black History Month into a celebration that we all can be proud of and mindful of every day." To that end, Olajuwon is offering a FREE 24 x 36-inch Official Black History Month Logo poster to the first 1,000 schools, churches and non-profit organizations to help publicize Black History Month. Register for the FREE Official BHM Logo Poster by clicking "Register Now!" on the site's homepage. The official logo was created in 1986 by Olajuwon and first appeared on 1987 program posters he designed while President of the Black Student Union at the University of Minnesota. "People fell in love with the poster immediately," Olajuwon said. "Each year, the Black Student Union would have a long waiting list of people wanting to receive the posters. Earlier on, this unifying symbol was called 'The Black Love Logo' because it brought so many people together for so many years in an atmosphere of brotherly and sisterly love reminiscent of the 1960's." Olajuwon has researched and studied Black History Month activities or lack thereof for the last twenty years, trying to find ways to help improve them. Over those two decades, Olajuwon produced some of the largest, most prestigious Black History Month presentations in the country, featuring Black leaders, artists, musicians and legendary historians ranging from Dr. John Henrik Clarke to Dr. Maulana Karenga. "The Official Black History Month Logo makes it easier for anyone who wishes to take part in the celebrations to do so," said Olajuwon. "We are asking everyone to fly the Roots and Wings Logo from the east coast to the west coast this February in honor of Carter G. Woodson's life long vision. All they have to do is click on www.blackhistorymonthlogo.com." ABOUT FAROUK OLAJUWON Mr. Olajuwon has spent more than 20 years working to promote Black History Month in the name of Carter G. Woodson. Mr. Olajuwon is available for media interviews and can be reached at either folajuwon@comcast.net or by calling 612-396-4338. CONTACT: Farouk Olajuwon 612-396-4338 folajuwon@comcast.net

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