Today is the start of Black History Month in the U.S. Over the years it has expanded from the original week-long celebration that began in 1926 to a full month in 1976. It has now spread to several countries and is a widely recognized opportunity to acknowledge the great achievements made by African-Americans in world history.
In honor of the start of the month, we give you some of our favorite black actors, from the always popular Denzel Washington and True Blood's Mehcad Brooks to Criminal Mind's Shemar Moore and actor/model Taye Diggs. Enjoy!
