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.

February is designated as Black History Month, however it extends far beyond these 28 days. "I am living black history, all of me, every bit, all of this every day is black history," NAACP Sioux Falls President,

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.