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Each February, Black History Month serves as a powerful reminder of the legacy of Black Americans. Throughout our nation’s history, Black people have fought tirelessly for civil rights and equality in the country they helped build.

For nearly fifty years, Black History Month has been federally recognized as an opportunity for us to “honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans.” Now is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of civil rights activists like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, artists like Dread Scott and Maya Angelou, and public servants like Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and Congressman John Lewis. 

While we honor the work of past leaders, we must also take this time to reflect on the work left before us to achieve justice for Black Americans. We hope you’ll join us this February to reflect on Black history and culture and our roles in the future of this movement.

-The Washington Senate Democratic Campaign