“Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. The yearning for freedom eventually manifests itself, and that is what has happened to the American… — Martin Luther King Jr Copy Share Image
The burden of being black is that you have to be superior just to be equal. But the glory of it is… — Jesse Jackson Copy Share Image
If the only time you think of me as a scientist is during Black History Month, then I must not be doing… — Neil deGrasse Tyson Copy Share Image
Happy Black History Month! Thank my ancestors for providing a firm foundation for me and my people. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“But despite the scarcity of confrontation with whites in our neighborhood, race and racism permeated every aspect of our lives. Our parents… — Junius Williams Copy Share Image
It cannot be denied that too often the weight of the Christian movement has been on the side of the strong and… — Howard Thurman Copy Share Image
My father didn't know his real name. My father got his name from his grandfather and he got his name from his… — Malcolm X Copy Share Image
Black History is enjoying the life of our ancestors who paved the way for every African-American. No matter what color you are,… — Bernice Mosby Copy Share Image
“Canceled checks will be to future historians and cultural anthropologists what the Dead Sea Scrolls and hieroglyphics are to us.” — Brent Staples Copy Share Image
There's always something to suggest that you'll never be who you wanted to be. Your choice is to take it or keep… — Phylicia Rashad Copy Share Image
Black History Month is to celebrate African & African American excellence, not African & African American ignorance — Anna Copy Share Image
Today we know with certainty that segregation is dead. The only question remaining is how costly will be the funeral. — Martin Luther King, Jr Copy Share Image
“Between 1882 and 1968, more black people were lynched in MIssissippi than in any other state.” — Ta-Nehisi Coates Copy Share Image
Let the record show, Black history is American history, and I look forward to sharing this rich history with my family, friends,… — Jasmine Crockett Copy Share Image
“Black power showed up in different ways, depending on the goals of the group.” — Junius Williams Copy Share Image
To be honest, I think Black History Month, it's become much bigger than it used to be because a lot of people… — Kemi Badenoch Copy Share Image
Today marks the first day of black history month. Do a little research. Remember your ancestors and the greats who are the… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“I look around. You'd have to be out of your fucking mind to write, as Marcus did, that Black History Month is… — Matt Taibbi Copy Share Image
“How a member of the church—one who had read the Good Lord’s bible—could sit so calmly and watch a man be led… — Jay Grewal Copy Share Image
When we talk about politicization, when we talk about book banning, when we talk about Black history curriculum being picked apart -… — Miguel Cardona Copy Share Image
Black History Month is a great celebration for Black people everywhere. I just hope we get to the point as Black people… — Crystal Robinson Copy Share Image
“Antiblack violencein Chicago was common since at least the 189-s, when blacks were brought in as strikebreakers. The violence grew with the… — Cameron McWhirter Copy Share Image
