"Here is the story behind Black History and why it's celebrated in February." (NPR)

Aretha Franklin

Multiple Grammy winner and "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin was known for such hits as "Respect," "Freeway of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer."

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston was an American singer and actress whose first four albums, released between 1985 and 1992, amassed global sales in excess of 86 million copies.

MISSY ELLIOT

Missy Elliott, featured in this video with former First Lady Michelle Obama and James Corden, is a Grammy Award-winning singer, rapper, songwriter and producer who achieved great success with hits like "Get Ur Freak On," "Work It" and "Lose Control."