February is Black History Month

The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.

Discover artists to know, black history heritage and portraits of remarkable black women.

25 Quotes to Honor Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, here are 25 quotes – from Rosa Parks to Harriet Tubman – that touch on success, humanity, gratitude and resilience.   These people paved the way toward equality for each of us and will forever be in our grateful hearts.