Black History Month—an annual occurrence that some also call “Black Futures Month”—provides a timely opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the change and progress that Black people continue to press forward today. By Sonali KolhatkarDespite the region’s anti-Black past (and present), there is rich Black history being preserved amid the Columbia River Gorge and the Wallowa Mountains. By Bruce Poinsette & Intisar AbiotoHollywood didn’t decide on its own to portray Black women as heroes and women of power in science fiction. By Pennelys DrozWe asked three Black artists to create pieces inspired by this year’s national Black History Month theme: Black Resistance. By Michael LuongTo keep up with YES!’s Black History Month celebration, and for more reading lists like this one, follow YES!