At Center for Racial Justice, we believe that the histories, stories, and voices of Black people should be centered, honored, and uplifted in school curricula every day. We also acknowledge the importance, relevance and origins of Black History Month. In 1926, Carter D. Woodson and the ASALH (Association for the Study of African American Life and History) launched  “Negro History Week” to promote the studying of African American history as a discipline and to celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans

Today, we still see the absence of Black history and experience in our textbooks, required readings, STEM, and overall curriculum of our educational system. As we enter February, Border Crossers is providing resources to be used beyond the scope of this one-month. Unless Black history is taught throughout the year, it perpetuates an “othering” of Black Lives and Black students, and is also a manifestation of anti-blackness. Ensuring the ongoing integration of Black history and experiences throughout all curriculum is imperative as educators continue to uplift every student and reinforce that Black Lives Matter everyday.

 

How do we celebrate Black History Month? Teaching Black History Month in Schools:

Why teach Black Lives Matter in Schools?:

Do We Need Black History Month?: The Underrepresentation of Black Stories, Experiences, and Histories in Schools:

Where are Afro-Latinxs Represented in School Curricula?

How do we center Black Women and Black Girls in our schools?

How do we center Black LGBTQ/GNC Experiences?

As a parent, what are ways I can engage my family in Black History Month?: