It's not just "our" history...

Black History Month makes us stop and think about the inspiring stories of African-Americans—many of whom overcame great odds to leave their mark on the United States. In celebration of Black History Month, let's all learn more about the black individuals who have made extraordinary achievements in their fields, including inventors such as George Washington Carver, activists like Malcolm X and Rosa Parks, athletes such as Willie Mays and Michael Jordan, and entertainers like Bessie Smith and Oprah Winfrey. Their names, as well as their personal histories, have become synonymous with the rich legacy that is African-American culture.  And like the 2014 Black History Month motto reminds us, "It's not just Our history, It's American history."