India, Feb. 4 -- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have issued a joint statement on Black History Month ahead of their visit to Canada for the Invictus Games. The new statement was posted on the website of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation, which they founded in 2020.

"At The Archewell Foundation, we celebrate the rich culture and contributions of those who have come before us throughout history," the statement read. "As we mark Black History Month, we encourage everyone to learn and reflect on the contributions of leaders, activists, and changemakers who have inspired progress."

"Taking the time to appreciate stories, art, history, and culture not only honors the communities that have built these spaces, but also contr...