10 Music Videos That Remind Us To Keep Rooting For Everybody That's Black

These music videos that are essence of #BlackHistoryMonth.

Kendrick Lamar - "Humble"  - Every February, Black History Month serves as a reminder of the irrefutable impact that Black culture has had on so much of the present-day trends we’re seeing in mainstream, from fashion to music. But the beauty of Black culture is that no matter how often it is imitated, it can never compare to our originality. Our essence is inimitable.  From the hood to the diaspora, we’ve highlighted the Blackest music videos that visually showcase the beauty and essence of the month. Directed by Dave Meyers and The Little Homies, Kendrick’s "HUMBLE." visual places both Black men and women of all walks of life on a center stage. The video also salutes the beauty of the often-stigmatized features of the Black woman’s body. (Photo: YouTube) 
Megan Thee Stallion - "Ride or Die" - The Cam Busby-directed visual takes us back to where bounce culture first originated: the cajun-seasoned streets of New Orleans. The high-energy video takes place all over the Big Easy, from housing projects to warehouses and nightclubs as it highlights the communities that shaped bounce to become what it is today. (Photo: YouTube) 
Wale - "Black Bonnie" - Inspired by the famous story of Bonnie and Clyde, Wale encapsulates Black America’s historical pursuit for happiness and freedom in this Yasha Gruben-directed visage. “Black Bonnie” weaves together an intimate portrayal of Black love in the face of oppression. (Photo: YouTube) Beyoncé - "Freedom" - Shot in black-and-white, “Freedom” takes viewers back to the antebellum. In the visual, contemporary issues such as police brutality are paralleled against the shackles of bondage our ancestors were subjected to. The song is stripped down to showcase Southern sonics such as spiritual hymnals and organs that remain staple to Southern culture. (Photo: YouTube) 

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Kendrick Lamar - "Humble"  - Every February, Black History Month serves as a reminder of the irrefutable impact that Black culture has had on so much of the present-day trends we’re seeing in mainstream, from fashion to music. But the beauty of Black culture is that no matter how often it is imitated, it can never compare to our originality. Our essence is inimitable.  From the hood to the diaspora, we’ve highlighted the Blackest music videos that visually showcase the beauty and essence of the month. Directed by Dave Meyers and The Little Homies, Kendrick’s "HUMBLE." visual places both Black men and women of all walks of life on a center stage. The video also salutes the beauty of the often-stigmatized features of the Black woman’s body. (Photo: YouTube) 

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