Black History Month remains an important moment for America to celebrate the achievements and contributions Black Americans have played in U.S. history. Arising out of "Negro History Week," which first began in the 1920s, February has since been designated as Black History Month by every U.S. president since 1976.

In honor of this year's Black History Month, we've gathered 10 quotes from some of the most influential Black personalities of all time.

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