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When we are talking about diversity, it’s not a box to check. It is a reality that should be deeply felt and held and valued by all of us. -Ana Duvernay, Filmmaker and Culture Shifter

Black History Month honors the crucial contributions and history of African Americans, originating from Carter G. Woodson’s 1926 “Negro History Week” to align with Abraham Lincoln’s and Frederick Douglass’s birthdays. It is a time for reflection, education, and addressing systemic issues, reminding us that Black history is foundational to American history.

“Let us never forget that Black history continues to define American history,” says Yvette D. Clarke.