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

This Black History Month, we honor the legacy Louis Armstrong left on music as a pioneering Black artist. Watch Louis Armstrong and His All Stars perform “Black and Blue” live in Berlin in 1965, a song recognized as an anthem of resistance and a reflection of the African American experience. #BlackHistoryMonth | Louis Armstrong