It's #BlackHistoryMonth! Take a closer look at Black Americans who've made indelible marks on history with their artistry, professional achievements, and community activism. | PBS

Between the 16th and 19th centuries, millions of captive Africans were forced onto slave ships and trafficked across the Atlantic Ocean. As many as 1,000 of these ships sank on the journey, and fewer than 20 of them have been found and properly documented. National Geographic explorer and writer Tara Roberts traveled the world documenting these wrecks and the group of primarily Black divers working to uncover them. Now, she tells these untold stories in her new memoir, “Written in the Waters.” "

African American culture is the foundation of American culture. From jazz, blues, gospel, and hip hop to soul food, fashion, art, and activism—Black communities have shaped every part of U.S. life. This video explores why African Americans have culture, how it was created through resilience and tradition, and the powerful cultural impacts that continue to influence America and the world today. If you want to understand Black history and the roots of American culture, this is where to start. #Afr

How African Americans Built Global Culture From Nothing Enslaved Africans arrived in America stripped of their culture — languages forbidden, traditions destroyed. Yet African Americans created jazz, blues, hip-hop, and soul food, reshaping global culture. Learn the untold story of cultural resilience. #BlackHistory, #AfricanAmericanCulture, #CulturalResilience, #Jazz, #Blues, #HipHop, #SoulFood, #GlobalImpact, #BlackExcellence, #HistoryUnfiltered | Black History Unfiltered

African Americans have a culture that is rich, resilient, and revolutionary 🌍✨—from music, art, and language to traditions that shape the world. It’s history, it’s pride, it’s power. 🖤✊🏾 #AfricanAmericanCulture #BlackExcellence #OurHeritage #CulturalPride #BlackPower #LegacyInMotion #BlackJoy | The Progressive Minds Show