What Can We Begin To Tell Children About Black History Month

Celebrating the African American Child

Welcome to Black History Month 2020

What Can We Begin To Tell Children About Black History Month

Black  History Month was created  as Negro History Week in 1925 by Carter G. Woodson,  a Harvard-trained historian,  and founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH).  This was during a time when African American were told that they had no history or culture.  He hoped to raise awareness of African American’s contributions to civilization and chose the week that encompassed the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. His efforts not only enkindled a fire and interest by educators and scholars but the creation of Black history clubs. By 1970, the week had become Black History Month.

Although Black History Month is only one month, we celebrate our heritage 365 days of the year.  Each time we step out and proclaim our rights as human  beings we are a part  of a grand human history story.

February gives us the opportunity to honor those that have stood strong with purpose and changed the face of this country. Those who pushed us to be more, and to take fear into our own hands like Harriet Tubman who carried a rifle and no one turned back.  She was fearless and never lost a fugitive slave.  Our history reveals people who saw the light no matter how dim the circumstance.

Our history is the foundation on which we stand. Our ancestor speak to us through our history, and their dreams and hopes come alive.