Happy Black History Month! Like the other eleven months, it’s an excellent time to buy queer books by Black authors! For even more recs, check out previous years’ posts! Books to Read Now Alex Wise vs. the End of the World by Terry J. Benton-Walker Alex Wise feels like his world...
The City of Brotherly Love celebrates Black culture all year long, and Black History Month offers a special opportunity to reflect on the Black experience, commemorate the many contributions of Black figures throughout history, and pave the way for a more just and equitable future. This Black Hi...
Three episodes – all approximately five minutes in length – will air during Black History Month: -- February 1(National Girls & Women in Sports Day) – Women of the Negro Leagues -- Featuring the stories ofToni Stone,Connie MorganandMamie “Peanut” Johnson --February 8– International Impa...
Black History Month as a national observance was created as a way to focus attention on the contributions of Black Americans that had been overlooked, marginalized, and outright ignored as part of conventional American
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BFSA offers strategies for education during Black History Month Baylor NewsFebruary 2, 2023 “A lot of times we think of specific months and think, ‘If I don’t identify with this group, this doesn’t apply to me,’ but these things impact everybody,” Griggs said. ...
What is Black History Month? It is a 28-day recognition of the achievements of all Black folks, but specifically African Americans. Originally called “Negro History Week” (ugh) in February of 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, the founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life, the annu...
Even more Black History Month resources: I have been doing thisPaint Like Alma Thomas activityfor a few years now and this year ( updating this in 2024), was simply incredible! The art was stunning, the children understood why her legacy is so valuable and important to maintain, and my he...
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Now 33% Off $16$11 at Amazon As one of our country’s great Black writers,Baldwin published a slewof books, short stories, and essays in his lifetime. In his first book,Go Tell It on the Mountain,he penned a semi-autobiographical story of a teen...
Black History Month Quotes Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes Black History Month Bulletin Boards 7. Design a quote wall Have students choose a meaningful Black History Month quote each week to display on a bulletin board. They can write a short reflection on what the quote means to them and how...