Posters of African-American pioneers are displayed during the last spoken word performance at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 11, 2014. Spoken Word is an expression performance used to deliver strong messages, tell a story, or evoke emotion in the form of poetry where the artist tries to make an impact with the audience. Black History Month is a celebration and recognition of achievements by black Americans in US history. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman George Goslin)