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
Crank up some tunes for a Black History Month party with the kids. Put on some Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Prince, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Grace Jones, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar (OK, maybejust the PG-13 songs), and let the music speak...
February is Black History Month, and while I firmly believe that Black history is American history and deserves to be taught all 12 months of the year, I also think it’s worthwhile to shine an extra light on it during this month because for so long it was completely left in the dark....
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...
This Black History Month’s Lesson: Joy, a 2020 NYT article by A. Rochaun Meadow-Fernandez, is written for parents of Black children but offers insights to teachers from experts and other parents about helping children understand the joys and the challenges Black kids face. ...
Let this be a list you refer to every month of the year! Black history books for kids Wilma Unlimited Kathleen Krull I start with this book because you must find it at your library! It’s the story of Wilma Rudolph, born tiny and sickly as the twentieth child to a poor, hard-working...
History Month. During the month, people in the United States commemorate the struggles, achievements and history of African Americans.The following books, which were released during the past year, are great ways to learn about members of the Black community’s past, present and hopes for the ...
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...
original. The architect of 1963’s March on Washington, Rustin was one of the world’s greatest activists and organizers, and yet has become largely lost to history. This biopic seeks to rectify that, examining the unapologetic man who never apologized for who he was or what he believed in...
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