![]() ![]() Woodson, who is now known as “the father of Black history.” In 1926, Woodson created Negro History Week, which would later become Black History Month his aim was to address the overall lack of Black history and education in the United States by providing empowering narratives about Black people and combating the overall injustices that they face. According to Sheneatha Frison, a school outreach librarian at the Brooklyn Public Library, it’s important to realize that Black history is American history, and learning about it can and should be happening all year long.īefore buying any books or borrowing them from the library, Ramon Stephens, executive director of the nonprofit the Conscious Kid, recommends first considering the original intentions of scholar Carter G. But February is a short month, and it shouldn’t be the only time we read books that celebrate the history of Black people and their accomplishments and contributions to the world at large. If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Black History Month with the kids in your life, reading books that lift up Black voices is a great place to start. Photo-Illustration: The Strategist Photos: Retailers ![]()
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