From the time of World War I until the 1970s, millions of Black Americans fled the Jim Crow South. Here's how the Great Migration made the contributions of Toni Morrison, Louis Armstrong and other Black icons possible. #BlackHistoryMonth Watch Isabel Wilkerson's full TED Talk here: http://t.ted.com/avKD3l7 | TED

"I twerk because it’s unique to the Black experience. It’s unique to my culture, and it means something real to me." Watch Lizzo's full TED Talk here: http://t.ted.com/nDEYd7C | TED

Black History Month is a time to recognize the lived, shared experience of all Black folks who have fundamentally shaped, challenged, and ultimately strengthened America. It’s about taking an unvarnished look at the past so that we can create a better future. As we mark 100 years of celebrating Black history, let’s honor the sacrifices of the leaders who came before us, and recommit ourselves to continuing their work. | Barack Obama