In celebration of Black History Month , I wanted to note some super duper famous African Americans that helped build and make our history!

Of course there's the incredible Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  — Shag just built an awesome Dream Bell Museum and Library in his honor on the island! But there are so many more people to mention!

Like Harriet Tubman , who led black slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad  and by following the Big Dipper .  And Rosa Parks , who refused to give up her seat and sit in the back of the bus. By standing up for what she believed in, she helped launch the Civil Rights Movement  and changed history.

Booker T. Washington  and Frederick Douglass  were both born slaves, but they became prominent figures in Black history.  Mr. Washington founded Tuskegee University , and was an important spokesperson for African Americans. Mr. Douglass was an author , American statesman and reformer – his work for the equality of all people led him to be one of the greatest abolitionists  of his time!

Those are just a *few* of the many great Black Americans who have given so much to our country. They fought for freedom and equality — not just for African Americans, but for us all. Let's take some time to remember all that they've done!