How to honor Black History Month intentionally this year.

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This Black History Month, do more than just post a Black fist emoji on Slack. Here are some ways to amplify your Black History Month celebrations that will not just acknowledge the month, but make a meaningful contribution to Black history in the future.

Address pay inequity.

Racial pay inequity is still an issue across the country. Reports from early 2020 found that the Black-white wealth gap widened in the 2020s. Beyond that, In 2025, an estimated 300,000 Black women were pushed out of the U.S. labor force or laid off.

Use this month to address the pay inequity at your organization. If you’re not in a leadership position to do this, start by inquiring: what were the findings of the latest pay audit performed by your company? What initiatives were put in place to solve them? 

Review your equity and inclusion initiatives beyond race.

Ensure your equity and inclusion initiatives are actually inclusive. And this goes beyond racial equity. Organizations that strive for racial equity but don’t prioritize disability equity or LGBTQ+ rights, for example, aren’t inclusive. This is one of many reasons DEI can fail to fix corporate culture.

Give.

Donate monthly to organizations that center Black wellbeing. Prioritize organizations with Black executive leaders and board members. Think beyond traditional 501c3s to local grassroots initiatives, including mutual aid networks. You can also donate physical goods (like food or clothing) or your time (skills-based volunteering, transportation, etc.). 

Mentor.

Invest in the next generation of leaders in your field through a fellowship or mentorship program. You can do this individually or create/enhance a program at your office. Remember that mentorships are a two-way relationship. You likely have more to learn from your mentees or fellows than you think. Note: mentorships and fellowships should only be implemented in addition to other employment equity initiatives, like achieving pay equity or increasing the number of Black senior executives, not in place of them. Alone, they can cause more harm than good.

Rally.

Change isn’t created in silence. Continue showing up at protests and other demonstrations as best you can. This includes protesting physically in the streets and providing essential services to protestors. This can also include consistently sharing action items on social media and defending protestors through advocating for legislation and donating to bail funds and other emerging needs. More resources for supporting protests can be found here. 

Pay reparations.

Reparations are necessary for achieving racial equity. On an individual level, pay it forward to creators you learn from on social media or organizers in your community. On a local level, find a local or state initiative advocating for reparations and support for the work. In addition, I recommend completing the Reparations Now Tool Kit created by the Movement for Black Lives to create a comprehensive plan.