#SoMuchMore

The goal of Black History Month has always been to recognize Black Americans' prolific contributions that had been ignored, dismissed or diminished in textbooks and popular culture. The point is to highlight the role that African Americans play in the advancement of the United States and convey that their influence is greater than what we know. The spirit of Black History Month is about remembering and demonstrating that the lives and contributions of African Americans are creative, industrious, transformative and joyful. Abolition is meant to build a better future - one that goes beyond Black Lives Matter. It starts with the premise that our lives matter, but our movement is more than three words.