The Current calls for submissions in observance of Black History Month

February is Black History Month - a time to look back on the people and events that have not only shaped our country, but to also celebrate the diversity this country was built upon.

The official theme for Black History Month 2026 in the United States is “A Century of Black History Commemorations.”

This theme marks 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the founders of what became the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) began the first organized observance of Black history in 1926, the precursor to Black History Month.

The focus is on reflecting a century of national commemorations of Black history — celebrating how these observances have shaped cultural understanding, education, and the recognition of Black contributions and experiences.

The Current plans to celebrate Black History Month 2026 with the commemoration of the former South Fulton Rosenwald High School, its teachers and students.

Those with historical photos, stories, personal anecdotes and more are invited to share them with The Current as part of our 2026 Black History Month feature.

We will be accepting submissions until Feb. 20. Space will be limited and items selected will run on a "first come, first served" basis.

Submissions may be emailed to benita@thecurrent.press or brought to The Current office during regular business hours, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. To ensure that we don't miss your visit, it is suggested to call ahead to The Current office at (270) 472-1121 or reach out via email and set up a time to drop by. (Any photos or documents left with us will be handled with the utmost care and may be picked up at the office the Thursday after it is featured.)

The gymnasium is all that remains of the once-thriving South Fulton Rosenwald School, which closed its doors following the integration of Obion County Schools. The entire campus, except for the gymnasium, was lost to a fire just one year after closing. Nearly six decades later, the legacy of the school will carry on.

For more information on the feature contact Megan Dame at benita@thecurrent.press, (270) 472-1121, or at The Current office at 214 Main St. in downtown Fulton.