African american Quote by Yvette Clarke

African American history is really American history because African Americans really helped build this country.

— Don Lemon

Black history is American history.

— Morgan Freeman

Black History Month gives us a time to remember the enormous contribution African-Americans have made as they overcame adversity and achieved greater equality.

— Anonymous

Black History is enjoying the life of our ancestors who paved the way for every African-American. No matter what color you are, the history…

— Bernice Mosby

It is important for us to remember that black people have been patriotic and have fought for that American dream in every American war.

— Adele Logan Alexander

I fully recognize and appreciate the many substantial contributions of black Americans and other minorities to the creation and preservation and development of our…

— Strom Thurmond

Black history isn't a separate history. This is all of our history, this is American history, and we need to understand that. It has…

— Karyn Parsons

Every year, Black History Month presents an opportunity to honor the legacy, contributions, and rich history of Black Americans and how they have shaped…

— Laphonza Butler

I always say African American history is the quintessential American story. It's about perseverance and resilience - something everyone can relate to.

— Philip Freelon

We should emphasize not Negro History, but the Negro in history. What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but…

— Carter G Woodson

Black history is American history. You cannot tell one story without telling the other.

— William Barr

While not always pretty or comfortable to discuss, Black history shines a light on the everlasting resilience of patriots in the Black community who…

— Byron Donalds