How these women changed Black History

The month of February is known today as Black History Month. We celebrate this to remember the important achievements of African Americans throughout the nation’s history. It’s a time to learn things you may have never known before. For example, Cater G Woodson was the man that announced February would be “Negro History week” (February is also known as the shortest month of the year).

The infamous Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man. Her small effort went a long way. She helped initiate the civil rights movement. The day she was convicted of violating segregation laws, the community organized a bus boycott which was led by Dr. Martin Luther king Jr. This boycott lasted for more than a year and resulted in Rosa parks losing her job.

Maya Angelou was another important woman that stood out to me. She was an American author, actress, screenwriter, dancer, poet, and civil rights activist. Maya worked with Martin Luther King Jr. to promote the Southern Christian Leadership Conference through her role as northern coordinator, she is best known for her memoir in 1969 “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings “.

Harriet Tubman is another African American who is very important because she was an African American born into slavery who is famous for not only escaping slavery but making thirteen missions to rescue others.

We use this month to celebrate and remember the important achievements of African Americans throughout the nation’s history. These certainly aren't the only women who changed history - who do you celebrate?