BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2016

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

Black History Month

Have You Heard Of This Mexican Town Named After A Black Man?

Have You Heard Of This Mexican Town Named After A Black Man?

We often center the Black freedom movement in the United States, but Gaspar Yanga governed what’s considered the first free…