February is all about celebrating black history, and throughout the month we'll be honoring influential African Americans whose stories you might not yet know. Some are pioneers in their field, some helped spark the civil rights movement and all have contributed incredible things to not only black history, but to the history of the United States as a whole.Daisy Bates was an activist and journalist who dedicated her life to challenging the inequality of races during the Civil Rights Movement. She started and ran her own African-American newspaper, joined the NAACP and became the leader of its Arkansas branch and played a leading role in the events surrounding the Little Rock Nine. Her passion for desegregation of schools and helping others despite reactions of racism and violence makes her one of the most iconic figures of the Civil Rights Movement.Watch the video above to learn more about the life and accomplishments of Daisy Bates.