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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

8 stories to celebrate Black History Month during a moment of reckoning

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"For while we have our eyes on the future, history has its eyes on us. This is the era of just redemption we feared at its inception." — poet Amanda Gorman

That's a topical message for what will undoubtedly be known as a historic year. A pandemic that has killed over 465,000 people — a disproportionate number of them Black Americans. A movement for racial justice that drove thousands to protest for months. A reckoning with history that has prompted the Pentagon to strip Confederate names from bases. It's no wonder the words of poet Amanda Gorman, referencing the musical "Hamilton," struck such a chord with her audience on Inauguration Day.

Black History Month is a time we pay tribute to the heroes of U.S. history and recognize the vast contributions they've made to American culture. To showcase their stories, The Washington Post compiled a selection of some of the stories we've published in recent years that represent Black excellence and triumph.

― IN TRIBUTE TO THE LIVES LOST ―

Perspective | Cicely Tyson embodied what it takes to be a great actor: Instinct and intention

― SLAVERY AND FREEDOM ―

Teaching America's truth: How is slavery taught in America?

― MOVEMENT FOR RACIAL JUSTICE ―

Traveling while Black: Why some Americans are afraid to explore their own country.

― POLITICS ―

Raphael Warnock is an answer to the prayers of many Black Georgia voters

― ART AND ARTIFACTS ―

Putting words into action: Youth poet laureates discuss the weight and honor of the title.

― BUSINESS AND THE ECONOMY ―

The 'whitewashing' of Tulsa's historic Black Wall Street

― SPORTS ―

Wyomia Tyus sprinted to gold and demanded change. Then America forgot about her.

― FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIPS ―

What black fathers are saying to their children about this historic moment

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