Black History Month 98 years ago, Carter G. Woodson, the “father of Black history” established what he called Negro History Week. He dreamt of Black history being included and taught in public schools and selected the second week of February. Now, almost 100 years later, his dream of inclusivity is reflected in the actions and words that we demonstrate not only during Black History Month, but throughout the year. As the daughter of a public school teacher, Black History Month has been a pillar in my personal journey of discovery as a lifelong learner. My focus this year is the dream of those who came before me.
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Each February, we honor leaders in Black history and celebrate the battles they led for civil rights. Black history is American history, but across the country, we’re seeing attempts to erase this history from our schools, universities, libraries, and the American consciousness. This Black History Month, pledge to protect Black history education by opposing book bans, curriculum restrictions, and censorship that erases our history and prevents students from learning the truth about our past. https://lnkd.in/gnvty-s4
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Today begins Black History Month, which is observed each February. It is an opportunity for Americans to learn more about their country’s history, which, unfortunately, is often overlooked and forgotten. As they say, “Black history is American history,” and it is a rich and diverse history. A great nation honors its past and learns from it. A great nation doesn’t forget its past. It doesn’t let the most significant facts about our collective and shared history slip away into the abyss of forgotten history. The things that happened in the past shape and inform where we’re headed in the future. It’s essential that we set aside a month each year for learning as much about Black history as possible.
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The national observance of Black History Month creates an opportunity for Americans of all races to learn more about Black history makers and the importance of African American culture to our society. Learn more here. https://lnkd.in/gsQWCFwr
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Black History Month, which is celebrated each year during February, is a chance for Americans to learn details of their nation’s history that, unfortunately, are far too often neglected and pushed to the wayside. As the saying goes, Black history is American history — and it’s a varied and rich history. A wise nation honors and learns from its past. It refuses to let the most important facts about our shared and collective memory disappear into the depths of forgotten history. What happened in the past shapes and informs where we are heading in the future, and it’s of paramount importance to set aside a month for learning as much as we can about Black history. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/euZDH3sy #BlackHistoryMonth #OnePharmacy #OneCommunity
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As Black History month comes to a close (why is it just a month, anyway?), it has me reflecting on what a scary time we live in. What's scary is that even more history is being erased with this refusal to allow critical race theory to be taught, the denial that slavery was the cause of the Civil War, and with certain politicians saying that Black people benefitted from slavery (taught skills and work ethic?!?!) Once again, history is being whitewashed, and that is a very dangerous place for us to be. What do you think are ways we can fight against this blatant racism? (There is so much more to racism than erasing history-we have real systemic issues.) How do we fight against books being banned? (I personally want to go on a book-shopping spree and buy all of them!) In this vein, it is unfortunate we need Black History Month, CRT, and DEI at all. Wouldn't it be nice that instead of erasing history, we all accept and love one another and live in peace?! It starts with educating and modeling for our children. After all, they learn what they live and then they live what they have learned. See below for more info about DEI and continue to do your important work with DEI, Roxie J. Patton! Leave comments below to continue the conversation!
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Overheard someone the other day at a restaurant say, “Why do ‘they’ need Black History Month? Isn’t that just history? Like why is their history special?” The point was right there and yet light years away. In #DEI work, the work is not to “assist” or “save” marginalized people, but to remove the barriers put into place that prevent them from being seen, celebrated, and supported. Black History is American History, but because of the systemic barriers that Black Americans have faced, many of their accomplishments and experiences were removed from the history books. #BlackHistoryMonth gives us all chance to learn more about that erasure and to advocate that Black History be more incorporated into history curriculum, thus removing the barrier.
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Today begins Black History Month, which is observed each February. It is an opportunity for Americans to learn more about their country’s history, which, unfortunately, is often overlooked and forgotten. As they say, “Black history is American history,” and it is a rich and diverse history. A great nation honors its past and learns from it. A great nation doesn’t forget its past. It doesn’t let the most significant facts about our collective and shared history slip away into the abyss of forgotten history. The things that happened in the past shape and inform where we’re headed in the future. It’s essential that we set aside a month each year for learning as much about Black history as possible.
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