Happy Black History Month! For 100 years, each February we’ve celebrated the Black folks who've shaped our nation and fought for our freedoms. As we reflect on how far we've come, we can't lose sight of the work that remains. The dreams of our ancestors depend on all of us carrying on their work and refusing to be deterred. That's what Black history is all about: the enduring hope, joy, resilience and resistance—truths that resonate as powerfully today as ever before. | Michelle Obama

February officially marks Black History Month in the US and Canada. Let's take a look at what the annual celebration of Black achievements and contributions to history is all about – and how it came to be. | DW Stories

How to interpret for Black History Month? Find out from April Jackson . This Zoom session trains everyone, especially educational interpreters, to accurately interpret topics related to Black History month, including vignettes about famous Black historical figures, terminology related to Black culture, and some BASL signs. The Zoom session happens at 5-6 p.m. ET Sunday, Jan. 25. If you register, you will also receive a video-recording so that you can prepare for interpreting Black History Month

Black history and African history expose how language was weaponized against Black people. For centuries, African Americans were taught that “black” meant evil, dirty, or inferior—while “white” meant pure, clean, and noble. This wasn’t accidental. It was psychological warfare meant to disconnect us from our beauty, our identity, and our power. In this clip, Dr. King breaks down how a single lie—buried in dictionaries, culture, and everyday speech—shaped the way Black people saw themselves. This