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Black History Matters
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Black History Month is everyone’s history month. Help open the world to
your child, whatever your background, by participating in black history
celebrations every February- or year round. |
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This is a great time for families of the African diaspora to explore
their ancestry, heritage, arts, culture, faith, and literature. If you
live in a black community, this is a great chance to connect with your
neighbours. If you live in a community that is predominantly another
culture, why not host a tea and play time at home, church, or school?
Let’s devise new ways to get to know each other. February is an
opportunity to enrich our children with the world of black history. |
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After all, who would any of us be without Africa? It is literally the
home of all of humanity. Nelson Mandela, Harriet Tubman, Michaëlle
Jean, John Coltrane, Michael Jackson, President Obama, Jackie Robinson,
Rosa Parks, Wangari Maathai, Toni Morrison, Oprah, Zora Neale Hurston –
to name a few- are just a few famous figures of immense importance to
all of us. It is also important for all cultures to remember past
events and learn about current events, even painful ones. Unpleasant
realities like tyrannical governments, genocide in Rwanda and the
Congo, disaster in Haiti, blood diamonds, and more are all events that
did and do affect real people. Families that face reality together can
help inspire attitude changes and activism and raise awareness. |
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There are countless books and resources that help families learn more
about history with age-appropriate information. Take the time this
February to head with the kids to your local bookstore or library. The
best head start for children is the example their elders provide by
practicing learning as a lifelong process. |
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Check Out These Books |
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Check Out These Resources |
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