BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2015

Each February, ESSENCE takes a look back at those who have helped shape our culture and communities.

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28 Movies Everyone Should Watch This Black History Month
 

28 Movies Everyone Should Watch This Black History Month

Historic Preservation: Saving African American Spaces Is The New Black Activism
 

Historic Preservation: Saving African American Spaces Is The New Black Activism

Tiny Tresses: Recreating Michelle Obama's Laid Mane
 

Tiny Tresses: Recreating Michelle Obama’s Laid Mane

Tiny Tresses: Recreating Diana Ross' Iconic Curls
 

Tiny Tresses: Recreating Diana Ross’ Iconic Curls

Tiny Tresses: A Black History Salute To Coretta Scott King
 

Tiny Tresses: A Black History Salute To Coretta Scott King

Celebrating Us

Issa Rae on Black History Month

Issa Rae on Black History Month

Awkward Black Girl herself talks about why Black History Month is every month for her, and how the Black arts…

Black History Month

Black Man Sets Scuba Diving World Record

Black Man Sets Scuba Diving World Record

Barrington ‘B.J.’ Scott, originally from the Bronx, speaks on what it took to make history as the fastest person to…