In honor of Black History Month 2016, NewsOne will honor the accomplishments of our Black politicians, organizers, entertainers, and everyday people who have undoubtedly contributed to this great nation.

This week, non-profit and advocacy group Because of Them We Can released a video featuring adorable African-American kids explaining why we need the monthly celebration.

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"I think his passion, his enthusiasm for the game, I think it’s great. I think it’s good for football," Manning said of Newton.

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President Obama has announced plans to visit a mosque for the first time in his presidency.

  The 240th Anniversary of First Baptist Church of Williamsburg is celebrating the special bell ringing ceremony and Concert for Hope on February 1. The event, hosted…

Milton Crenchaw, a flight instructor who trained the Tuskegee Airmen, has died. https://t.co/5SaFgJwSnV pic.twitter.com/k0cvK4SYsm — Dothan Eagle (@dothaneagle) November 18, 2015 Milton Crenchaw, one of…

TJMS: If You Missed It

Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee isn’t famous for singing like her sister Diana Ross, but she is a star in her own right. Dr. Ross-Lee is the…

TJMS: If You Missed It

Norman Lear has been behind the creation of some of television’s most iconic series, including Good Times and The Jeffersons among others. Before his television…