Governor Maura Healey: As we celebrate 100 years of Black History Month, some are trying to write Black Americans out of history books. Not in Massachusetts. This month and always, we honor the people and communities who’ve shaped every part of American life. Black history is American history.

As we celebrate 100 years of Black History Month, some are trying to write Black Americans out of history books. Not in Massachusetts. This month and always, we honor the people and communities who’ve shaped every part of American life. Black history is American history.