Black History Month: What it means to me

6 NOAA employees reflect on Black history past, present and future

Black History Month illustration.

Black History Month illustration. (Image credit: Getty Images)

February is National Black History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Black Americans and their myriad contributions to all aspects of American culture and progress. 

Black history is America’s history.

“While representation matters every day, Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate our many achievements throughout our nation’s history, as well as sharing our collective stories and experiences,” writes Michael Morgan, NOAA’s assistant secretary of commerce for environmental observation and prediction.

In this same spirit of sharing, meet 6 NOAA employees in this Commerce Department video series, and hear their answers to the question:

What does Black History Month mean to you?

Dakari Anderson: Meteorologist, NOAA National Weather Service 

Patricia Brown: Diversity and inclusion manager, NOAA National Weather Service

 DaNa Carlis: Director, NOAA Severe Storms Laboratory

Amara Davis: Outreach coordinator, NOAA National Sea Grant College Program

John Hurley: Meteorologist-In-Charge, NOAA National Weather Service

 

Chanelle Stigger: Meteorologist, NOAA National Weather Service