Quotes for black history month

By Emma hynes

There is no better time to reminisce of the wise words of Black Americans of the past and present than this Black History Month.

These Black History Month quotes remain important for all to hear even beyond the month of February.

Fight for Justice and Equality

“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.”  – Malcolm X

“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” – Angela Davis

Overcoming Adversity

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”  – Maya Angelou

 "The battles that count aren’t the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself—the invisible, inevitable battles inside all of us—that’s where it’s at.”  – Jesse Owens

“You are your best thing.” – Toni Morrison

“Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” – Ella Fitzgerald

“We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead.”  – Beyonce Knowles-Carter

Black Empowerment

“I am not tragically colored. There is no great sorrow dammed up in my soul, nor lurking behind my eyes. I do not mind at all.” – Zora Neale Hurston

“Black women, our superpower is our ability to survive and continue forward in spite of.” – Ava DuVernay

Read more inspiring quotes in our full article below.

Black History Month Quotes