Strong leadership is so important in the workplace and Roxane gay is certainly someone who is leading by example. Roxane Gay is an award-winning writer, professor, social justice activist and author of the New York Times bestselling book of essays, Bad Feminist. Tell us a time you had to take charge and be a leader in the workplace. #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth
While driving to work, you can thank a man named Garrett Morgan for keeping you safe. In 1923 after witnessing a crash near his home, he worked hard to invent the 3-signal traffic device we now know as the traffic light. Let’s honor inventor Garrett Morgan’s work and his tremendous impact on auto safety. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM
President Barack Obama. 44th President of the United States. First Black President of the United States. Husband to the magnificent Michelle Obama and proud father of Malia & Sasha. Words can’t describe the significance Barack Obama has had on American history. Happy Presidents’ Day and let’s continue to celebrate Black History Month together. #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth
When you think of space travel a few names usually come to mind. But first, we should remember to recognize the incredible efforts of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and Katherine Johnson - three Black American mathematicians who propelled NASA’s first flight into space. #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth
You can’t talk about Jazz without hearing the name Duke Ellington. Duke won 12 Grammy Awards - 9 while he was alive and composed the hit song “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.” Today’s generation of music is shaped by Duke Ellington’s influence. #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth
Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman to be elected to Congress - working on the Education and Labor Committee and also helped form the Black Caucus. In 1972, she made history again, becoming the first Black woman to run for president. #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth
We’d like to celebrate and honor Black History Month by giving support & recognition to Black owned businesses. If you know a Black owned business that’s doing great, making an impact, or maybe one that could use a shout-out, share it in the comments or by using #BlackHistoryMonth. #BHM #SupportBlackBusinesses
Let’s honor Black excellence and the impact Black Americans have made on history & culture. Look out for different ways we’ll be celebrating Black History Month throughout February! #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM