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Here are My Most Eye-Opening Posts About Race and Racism

When did Black History Month start and why is it so important?

Every February this question gets asked a lot on social media. The majority may be asking purely to start an argument. But I genuinely believe that some people may be confused and are looking for an answer.

Black History Month

After all, if we really want equality for all why then do they also tell us to celebrate a whole month dedicated to only Black inventors, pioneers and heroes? Is that also a form of discrimination? Even my daughter Jayda curiously asked me why we get a special month.

My response: No, it’s not. The reason why we give Black history such a prominence in February is because for centuries, African-American achievements have been excluded from schools and wider society.  

As most schools focus on the traditional achievements of white figures, the contributions made by African-Americans are often overlooked. Or sometimes credited to their white counterparts. That’s why it’s so important that we give special attention to the achievements of Black people and our history in February. To remember–or learn that people of color have also helped make this country so great.

When I told Jayda this she beamed with pride and asked a followup question “So people get to celebrate US?” Yes baby girl, we do!

Black History is American History

Black History Month is a platform for education and it should ideally be filed under ‘history’. But for now, it has four weeks every year. 

If we want to create a society where all Black children feel as represented as white children–a place where they feel that they belong. I think this month is an important time to discuss, reflect, and acknowledge the truths of history that are often overlooked. But to also keep the conversations going all year. And to remember to include these new things we learn in our regular teachings.

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while (or even if you’re new, Hi! Welcome!), you might know that diversity and inclusion are important topics for me. Not just because my children are biracial, but because I believe that talking about race and the differences that make us unique. Especially talking with our children, help us become more empathetic and understanding of others. 

That’s why I put together some of my very favorite diversity and inclusion blogs that I’ve written in the past. So you’ll have some great resources at the tips of your fingers this month if you want to read, learn, and discuss these topics with your family or friends. 

Whether you decide to add some new books to your home library from my diversity and inclusion collection. Or if one of my blogs spark a conversation over dinner, I hope you find these topics helpful and insightful. And as always, feel free to message me on Instagram if you have any questions. I would love to hear from you and hear your thoughts on Black History Month and also race and diversity in general. 

Looking for some thought-provoking blogs to check out this Month? Take a look at my collection below!

Note: these are not all-encompassing blogs about Black history. But a look back at some of the experiences I’ve shared in this space as a Black woman raising children in America.

Here are My Most Eye-Opening Posts About Race and Racism


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AmyRYb says:

I’ve been doing this learning series this month: https://www.28daysofblackhistory.com/

Growing up with a very whitewashed view of history wasn’t as obvious to me until I heard about the Tulsa Massacre, at which point it really clicked that there was likely a lot of similar history that we probably never heard about as kids, when our history education was at its most intense. That’s what scared me about Trump’s “patriotic” curriculum that he was trying to push through–that what little black history we did get would be downplayed even more since slavery and civil rights battles don’t cast the country in a very favorable light.

Thank goodness for the internet filling in some of the blanks since my formal education ended, but it’s definitely a process. This 28-day series has been really interesting and eye-opening. If you subscribe you’ll get the link to the archives of the days we’ve already passed.

Jennifer says:

Thank you so much for sharing this!! I love finding new resources and hopefully it helps others too.

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