February has been designated as Black History Month by every US president since 1976, and we're commemorating this year with 15 inspiring, motivational quotes from influential black figures like Angela Davis, Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther King Jr., as well as iconic entertainers like Beyoncé Knowles [1] and Oprah Winfrey [2]. These thoughtful celebrity quotes are the perfect words to soak up now and pin later! Share away and don't forget to check out our Black History Month hub [3] for more uplifting words from women making history.