In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson instituted the first week-long celebration to raise awareness of African Americans' contributions to history. 50 years later, the week became a month, and today February is celebrated as African American History Month. The month of February was chosen because it celebrates the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, both of whom dramatically affected the lives of African Americans. Frederick Douglass (1817-1895) was a writer, lecturer, editor, and civil rights activist who escaped slavery at age 21 and went on to campaign for the abolition of slavery, establish a newspaper, and hold the office of Minister to Haiti. He was a major voice in the anti-slavery/civil rights movement of his time. Abraham Lincoln (born February 12, 1809), as the sixteenth president of the United States, issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, thereby declaring that all slaves within the Confederacy would be permanently free.

About the Event:

The IRS is committed to cultivating a diverse workforce by strengthening its ability to recruit, hire, develop, promote, and retain our Nation’s talent and remove barriers to equal opportunity. During this virtual information session, we will discuss the historical importance of Black History Month, hear from representatives of Blacks in Government (BIG), an IRS Employee Organization, and we will discuss IRS career opportunities and share resources to assist you with your job search. You will learn about IRS benefits, IRS Pathways for students and recent graduates, effective resume writing, and the application process. You will also hear from employees about their personal experiences working for the Agency.

About the Blacks in Government (BIG)

BIG is an employee organization with more than 6000 members nationwide. BIG was established as a national response to the need for African Americans in public service to organize around issues of mutual concern and use their collective strength to confront workplace and community issues. BIG’s goals are to promote equity in all aspects of American life, excellence in public service, and opportunity for all Americans.

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