In 1960, the National Football League's newest franchise, the Cowboys, the first located in America's south, brought together a collection of men, both black and white, who wore the star. Who stood, perhaps unknowingly, at the forefront of change. Their single purpose? To win. But that drive, that focused commitment, also helped to bring about a cultural shift. One that affected not only the city of Dallas, but the entire country as well.

DT Neville Gallimore shares his thoughts on a current figure in his life that he looks up to as the Dallas Cowboys celebrate Black History Month.

CB Chidobe Awuzie shares his thoughts and reflects on Black history in not just the this country but the world.

"Leader in our community... Fought tirelessly his entire life for equality & education... The true essence of Black excellence."

"My greatest pursuit in life is being the kind of father & Black leader he was for me, to my children."

Dear Younger Jada,

I want to tell you that there is nothing in life that you will not overcome. You are going to go through good times and bad but remember that you are strong and to always turn to God. Many things in life are going to happen that are completely out of your control, but it is up to you to see the silver lining in everything that comes your way.

Love always,

Jada

"Black History has made major contributions to so many of the things that we do and listen to today as dancers." - Barney

"It's important to let little girls know that they can be anything and it doesn't matter what the color of their skin is." - Taylor

"Black is so beautiful, and what makes it so beautiful are all of the shapes, sizes, and colors of melanin that makeup our community." - Kasey