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Honoring the resilience and strength of those who came before us. Happy Juneteenth! Let us remember, reflect, and continue the journey towards true freedom and equality for all. We are also still in a struggle to protect our freedoms; therefore, we must continue to advocate for the rights of our people and marginalized voices. This Juneteenth, we encourage you and your family to use your voice and actions for good. Here are a few ideas: 1. Support a Black-owned business. 2. Host or participate in a Juneteenth event. 3. Visit a museum chronicling African American history and culture. 4. Celebrate Juneteenth and Black culture through food, music, clothing, literature, and art. 5. Do artwork or crafts with your children honoring African American heritage. 6. Watch an educational program about Juneteenth with your family. 7. Support www.fearless.fund.

Exploring Portsmouth's Black history uncovers centuries-old narratives, from maritime adventurers to influential community figures, shaping a more inclusive understanding of the city's heritage. This project aims to include these important stories in public knowledge and education. https://bit.ly/48Ds6rk

Gotta boost up reading speeds and vocabulary while investing in having home libraries. You must show and give a good show. You must do and do well. Teach speed reading, vocabulary building, typing, penmanship, literary symbolism, et al. I met one of the those white soldiers who was ordered to Little Rock's Central High School to open up the segregated school doors. Very few homes in America have libraries in them, even if the people are so-called affluent folks. Please don't give the BS about the Internet and computer files and e-books, et al. The average person on uses about a 600 word vocabulary! The English language now has at least 1 million words and each year stills add 50,000 or more words! Fess up! Best wishes. #homelibraries #libraries #researchlibraries #collegelibraries #essays #universitylibraries #privatelibraries #publiclibraries #books #memoryskills #bookcollecting #reading #speedreading #rapidreading #englishgrammar #vocabularybuilding #study #topics #subjects #magazines #newspapers #writing #termpapers #researchpapers #research #pupils #students #collegestudents #blackstudents #parents #homeenvironment #educators #hbcus #schooldropouts #problemsolving #diction #dictionary #speech #learning #knowledge #backgroundknowledge #churches #politicians #civilrights #heritage #publicschools #classroom #memoryskills #learningachievement #blackcommunity #homelearning #miseducation #highschooldropouts #collegedropouts #readingcomprehension #testtaking #learningdeficency #jobhunting #employment #verbalskills #genocide #naacp #nationalurbanleague #urbanleague

CommonLit is a great resource for articles to use in your #classroom! Check out these texts for #blackhistorymonth

Black Archives South is a comprehensive photo, film, audio and resource library of Black people in South of England: freely available for all including, young people, students, academics, and enthusiasts in Southampton and beyond. The project will create a permanent and impactful repository of information, materials, and artefacts that are dedicated to telling the history of Black people with regards to the city of Southampton covering, remarkably, at least five hundred years. By raising awareness, appreciation and celebration of the long-term presence and immense contribution of Black residents and visitors to the south of England, we educate contemporary society about the origins, heritage, cultures, professions and impacts of the local Black community. We also aim to bring clarity and truth to an often obscured, inaccurate or derogatory historical narrative. 👉 Ways you can help Share your love for Black British History and support Black Archives South by becoming a contributor. Help us continue the urgent work of collecting, protecting, and promoting Black British History to inspire and strength society. https://bit.ly/49qFHDp

African, Caribbean, and Black Americans have shaped popular artistic movements across the world. In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we've compiled a list of free resources from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that range from #history, #artsandculture, #justice, and #equity. See the list here: https://lnkd.in/ewY4HSHu #education #onlineeducation #onlinelearning #lifelonglearning #openeducation

Knowledge is power. Empower yourself with a deeper understanding of Black History, culture social issues through our online Introduction to Black Studies Course starting January 2024. Live Interactive Lessons. Weekday or Weekend Classes. Info: https://lnkd.in/gichjUS3

📢 February is Black History Month, a great opportunity to celebrate and honor the many achievements throughout U.S. history. Here are some facts about Black History Month and how it came to be: ➡️ Why February? To coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. President Lincoln, of course, was the 16th U.S. president and paved the way for the abolition of slavery with his Emancipation Proclamation. Douglass was an escaped slave turned activist and author, and a prominent leader in the abolitionist movement to end slavery. ➡️ President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” ➡️ Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. ➡️The theme for Black History Month 2024 focuses on “African Americans and the Arts”. This theme is infused with African, Caribbean, and the Black American lived experiences. In the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression the African-American influence has been paramount. African-American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory as well as for empowerment. In 2024, we examine the varied history and life of African-American arts and artisans. #blackhistorymonth #diversityequityinclusion

As we approach the end of #BlackHistoryMonth USA, #BFAN introduces five noteworthy books from Cambridge University Press & Assessment. These reads aim to sustain the dialogue and illuminate the stories and experiences of #Blackindividuals and #communities across history. 📚✨ #BlackHistory #Literature #CambridgeUniversityPress #BFAN #BalckfemaleAcademics