President Biden honored Black History Month by nominating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court and urging Congress to pass critical voting rights legislation.

President Biden is expected to name his nominee for Supreme Court soon, with three Black women judges in contention: Leondra Kruger, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Michelle Childs.

Black immigrants in the U.S. have grown significantly, from 800,000 in 1980 to 4.6 million in 2019, with projections reaching 9.5 million by 2060.

Since 2020, more organizations are focusing on hiring Black women and other ethnic minorities for leadership roles.

90% of Black Americans primarily learn about their history from family and friends, a Pew Research Center survey reveals.

Biden’s pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court would mark a significant milestone in U.S. history.

Black women are increasingly leaving traditional jobs to start businesses, driven by lower pay and poor workplace conditions, with a notable rise in entrepreneurship during the pandemic.

Erin Jackson made history as the first Black woman to win an Olympic gold in speed skating, thanks to a generous gesture from teammate Brittany Bowe who gave up her spot.

Phillis Wheatley, the first Black American woman poet, published her book in 1773 after being taught to read and write by her enslavers. Her work remains a key part of literary history.

Cathy Hughes, founder of Urban One, became the first African-American woman to lead a publicly traded company in 1999, transforming media and building a major urban-oriented multi-media empire.

Kamala Harris, the first Black Vice President of the U.S., has reshaped politics by breaking barriers and advocating for justice, equality, and progress in her role.

Black History Month, celebrated in February, honors the contributions of African-Americans. It started in 1915 and has evolved from a week-long tribute to a month-long celebration.