Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the public to honor the contributions of Black Americans, according to the museum. The month has since inspired other groups and an appreciation of multicultural backgrounds.

As part of Black History Month, we spoke to members of our front office about what Black excellence means to them and how important diversity is in professional sports.

Pride Month, Black History Month, Indigenous People Month, Jewish Heritage, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and Hispanic Heritage were all removed the desktop website and mobile app, according to multiple outlets and an Axios review.