Today marks the start of Black History Month, and Twitter users wasted no time in using #BlackHistoryMonth to celebrate influential figures throughout the decades. From Michael Jackson, to Martin Luther King Jr., to Mae Jemison and Jackie Robinson, tweeters recognize their contributions to society.
“Jackson earned his pop icon status by creating music that transcended genres" – @TODAYshow on MJ #BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/AesPEUTd9F
— Michael Jackson (@michaeljackson) February 1, 2016
"I have a dream…."
#BlackHistoryMonth pic.twitter.com/E3rDC2sf5I— Katya Krasnov (@Katyax_xKrasnov) February 1, 2016
The first African American woman in space was Mae Jemison. Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth! pic.twitter.com/Ms3j3bMYTV
— Johnson Space Center (@NASA_Johnson) February 1, 2016
Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth w/ Jackie Robinson who joined the Dodgers in 1947 & became one of baseball’s greatest pic.twitter.com/LbRKEg1hK0
— Ralph Lauren (@RalphLauren) February 1, 2016
This user spotted Bernie Sanders marching behind Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963.
#BlackHistoryMonth: @BernieSanders marching behind #MartinLutherKingJr in the 1963 March on Washington DC. pic.twitter.com/njigz2b3HS
— Christellar (@christellar) February 1, 2016
These guys are so excited!
Me all throughout the month of February! #BlackHistoryMonth! And yes #BlackLivesStillMatter! pic.twitter.com/S9chPHebTe
— King Sh*t. (@DopeBlackKing) February 1, 2016
Despite a rough history, Frederick Douglass reminds us all to continue fighting for equality.
The thing worse than rebellion is the thing that causes rebellion. #FrederickDouglass #blackhistorymonth pic.twitter.com/jYaKWODwrR
— Healthy City (@HealthyCityCA) February 1, 2016
“National Negro History Week” was celebrated during the second week of February, according an old newspaper this user found.
Carter G. Woodson, #BlackHistoryMonth founder, in NY Amsterdam News 1927 #twtterstorians https://t.co/kefAGCwztY pic.twitter.com/W8ZCc4Wnvr
— Matt Delmont (@mattdelmont) February 1, 2016
Mostly people are celebrating their history proudly.
I'm black & so proud of it #BlackHistoryMonth ✊?✊?
— Cel (@celly_92) February 1, 2016
Nelson Mandela paved the way for black leaders in South Africa, revolutionizing the South African government by abolishing apartheid.
"It always seems impossible until it's done." – @NelsonMandela #blackhistorymonth pic.twitter.com/IoKDJBrk32
— JaneGoodallInstitute (@JaneGoodallInst) February 1, 2016
The music industry wouldn’t be the same without these strong black artists.
In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, here are some of the most excellent black entertainers in the music industry. pic.twitter.com/cJ8SQwrqs2
— Saint West (@jordansdiamonds) February 1, 2016
Overall, this month represents the triumphs that African Americans have achieved throughout the course of history.
