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