
Black history through the years: Rosa Parks, Sojourner Truth, MLK Jr. and other famous figures in the US
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Honoring Black History Month: From trailblazing abolitionists and scientists to judges, and civil rights leaders, numerous figures have played a role in American culture.
Every February, the nation celebrates Black History Month by honoring the contributions of African Americans while also recognizing that the fight for racial justice continues today. Tubman personally made "about 13 trips into Maryland" to free her companions and provided a map to freedom to "about 70 more." Wells later moved to Chicago and took on a leadership role at the NAACP. Du Bois became a founding member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. Cortney Moore is an associate lifestyle writer on the Lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
The theme for February is "Black Resistance," with festivals and events occurring in community centers across the U.S., according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.













