February officially marks Black History Month in the US and Canada. Let's take a look at what the annual celebration of Black achievements and contributions to history is all about – and how it came to be. | DW Stories

Black history, African American communities, destroyed Black towns, hidden history, American history — this clip explains how thriving Black neighborhoods were repeatedly erased across the U.S. In this video, the speaker highlights a historical pattern where Black communities built land, businesses, and infrastructure — only to be displaced, destroyed, or rebranded through policy, violence, or redevelopment. You’ll learn: • Which Black towns and communities were erased • How displacement reshape