On this day, February 14, 1779 — Indigenous Hawaiians killed Captain James Cook for attempting to kidnap their Chief Kalaniʻōpuʻu — You would’ve known this had they taught it in school.
Black folk living right now in America are also representatives of the success of Black history. As is said, we stand on our ancestors shoulders, walk the paths they created, enter the doors they opened, and sit at the tables they built. #iamblackhistory
Today we begin the celebration of National Black History Month. February is an opportunity for us to share the stories of endurance, strength, and Black excellence. Let us celebrate our history in full and rededicate ourselves to freedom, justice, and opportunity for all.