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Americans Celebrate Black History Month
February, 2007
Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall
Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions of American citizens over the most devastating obstacles -- slavery, prejudice, poverty - as well as their contributions to the nation's cultural and political life.

To learn more about Black History Month in the U.S., read the Presidential Proclamation and discover the legacy of American civil rights leader and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, please use the links below.

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