If you’d like to support my page / project through tips to keep up, Every February, National Black History Month is both a celebration and a vital reminder that black history is American history, black culture is American culture, and it is an integral part of America's history
We had the opportunity to interview Keba about his thoughts on Black Month History.
He was happy to be able to share his views with young people involved in the fight for black heritage. #Blacksupport#BlackMonthHistory
I don’t understand how so many young white youth have embraced Black culture but they aren’t considered thugs because of the color of their skin…NOT all Black boys are thugs most are now college bound…unless the cops set em’ up first! #BlackTwitter#BlackLivesMatter#injustice
This is absolutely heartbreaking! Who could imagine their 6th grade child receiving such detailed and insanely racist Black History Month cards — written in crayon! This learned behavior starts at home and has to STOP!
I guess when they talk about the 1936 Olympics in schools, teachers will have to exclude the fact that President Roosevelt only invited white Olympians to the White House and excluded the 17 Black Olympians, including Jesse, Owens, who won four gold medals.
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Black History Month has been exported to several countries abroad that also dedicate a month to the celebration of Black History. England claimed its celebration in 1987, ans Canada in 1995. #BlackMonthHistory#Blackpeoplesupport#Skincolor
of our country.
American contributions, to honor the legacy and achievements of past generations, to acknowledge centuries of injustice and to confront those that continue to plague us today.
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If you’d like to support my page / project through tips to keep up, Every February, National Black History Month is both a celebration and a vital reminder that black history is American history, black culture is American culture, and it is an integral part of America's history
history to light today is as important as ever to understanding ourselves and building a stronger nation. That's why it's essential that we take the time to honor the immeasurable contributions of Black Americans, to honor the legacy of our ancestors, and to celebrate the history
Started as "Negro History Week" in 1915 by Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland, lack History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. https://t.co/FmD90S7WFk
Sister Rosetta Tharpe is credited as the Godmother of Rock ‘N’ Roll. Before Elvis, Johnny Cash or Little Richard, there was Sister Tharpe- A Black woman who forged her own sound in a male dominated industry.
She does not get the credit she deserves. #BlackHistoryMonth
They decided to sponsor a National Black History Week in 1926; choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln, thé US President who ratified the 13th Amendment and Frederick Douglass, a former slave.
1/2 #BLM OTD 1915 The Association for the Study of African American Life & History was founded in Chicago by Carter G. Woodson & Jesse E. Moorland to promote, research, preserve, & disseminate information about Black life, history & culture.
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