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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2022


In February of each year, people in the United States celebrate the amazing achievements and extraordinary efforts of African Americans as part of history month. This month is the time for individuals and organizations to remember, and recognize Black Americans' role in United States History. Many other countries around the world, including the United Kingdom and Canada, also devote a month to celebrating Black History.

This month of February is the time to Honor and Learn about some notable African American Men and Women who have made a huge difference and influenced mankind.

Here's a small list of 28 pioneers representing 28 days of February 2022.

  1. Lil Nas-X
  2. Serena Jameka Williams
  3. Mary McLeod Bethune
  4. Robert Sengstacke Abbott
  5. Ella Baker
  6. Maya Angelou
  7. Arthus Ashe
  8. Martin Luther King Jr.
  9. Tina Turner
  10. Louis Armstrong
  11. James Houston
  12. Kobe Bryant
  13. Mary Fields
  14. Nipsey Hussle
  15. Whitney Houston
  16. Muhammad Ali
  17. Bill Cosby
  18. Oprah Winfrey
  19. Tiger Woods
  20. Malcolm X
  21. Rosalind Brewer
  22. Victor J. Glover
  23. Cheick Camara
  24. Ermias Tadesse
  25. Matthew Henson
  26. Robert Smalls
  27. Gordon Parks
  28. Claudette Colvin

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