Written by Lynn Brown and illustrated by Morgan Johnson.
Black Americans have played a key role in shaping U.S. history and accelerating human progress. And we know that diverse perspectives fuel innovation which is key to building a culture of inclusion that is representative of the society in which we all live. During Black History Month, we will share stories of Black individuals—past and present—who are breaking barriers to lift up others in pursuit of a more equitable society.
Header images courtesy of MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images (Clay), NASA/public domain (Johnson), tEQuitable (Gelobter).