Black History is a 365 thing for us, but it's also vital to know the origins of Black History Month and the importance of our Black historians.
Shayna Terrell and Dr. Greg Carr are here to help you out this Black History Month.They highlight the contributions of Carter G. Woodson, the founder of what is now Black History Month, and emphasize the importance of black educators in preserving and teaching black history. They also discuss the lives of black historians and the need for black institutions to uplift the community.
The conversation emphasizes the need to celebrate and learn from black history throughout the year, not just during the designated month. Shayna and Dr. Carr discuss the commercialization of Black History Month and the need to go beyond February to celebrate and teach Black history. They highlight the importance of addressing curriculum battles and book banning in education. They also explore the challenges of the future, including the impact of technology and social media algorithms on society. They stress the need to merge past and present history in education and flood airwaves with Black history to combat erasure.
Takeaways
Black History Month was founded by Carter G. Woodson to emphasize the study and celebration of black history. Today's Black educators play a crucial role in preserving and teaching black history.
Black historians, such as Woodson and W.E.B. Du Bois, often returned to their communities to uplift and educate.
Black institutions are essential for building and supporting the black community.
Black History Month should serve as a reminder to celebrate and learn from black history throughout the year. Black History Month has become commercialized, with some individuals and organizations profiting from it.
Black history should be celebrated and taught beyond the confines of February.
We should be focused on the evolution of technology, social algorithms, and how "content" is fed to us.
Merging past and present history is essential to provide a comprehensive understanding of the world.