Did you know that Black History Month began as Negro History Week? In 1926 Carter G Woodson established Negro History Week to point attention to Black contributions to civilization. Woodson believed that black people should be proud of their heritage and that all Americans should learn and understand the largely overlooked achievements of Black Americans. He famously said that "If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated." With everything happening in our country right now, and especially in education, these words couldn't be more poignant. Below is a favorite poem of mine and a great one to share at the start of Black History Month. Have a great day Pilgrim!
Black History Month
If Black History Month is not viable then wind does not carry the seeds and drop them on fertile ground rain does not dampen the land and encourage the seeds to root sun does not warm the earth and kiss the seedlings and tell them plain: You’re As Good As Anybody Else You’ve Got A Place Here, Too -Nikki Giovanni