New York Culture | Photo by Mike Norton

February is the Black History Month in the United States. I love learning more about the history and culture of Black Americans, and I think there should be a mandatory class – preferably even more than one – in middle school and high school.

There are many important things to learn, including curious facts. For instance, do you know the oldest black-owned business in the United States? What is the company, and where is it located? Let me show you.