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February is Black History Month, a special time to acknowledge, observe, and honor the triumphs and struggles of African Americans. While celebrating the Black community is something you can do every month, now is the perfect time to learn even more about Black history. Then, you can propel yourself towards sparking change each and every day! Not sure where to start? Here’s a list of the best ways you can celebrate Black voices and history, today, tomorrow, and year-round.
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Staff AnswerHow.com.vn Staff EditorStaff AnswerJesse Owens, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Marsha P. Johnson are other Black figures who made a mark on history. Try searching "notable Black figures" to learn about even more incredible people! - QuestionHow do I write a poem about Black History Month?Community AnswerTry researching important people and events from African-American history. Then express your feelings in a poem. It doesn't even have to rhyme, either!
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- ↑ https://www.greenamerica.org/blog/6-reasons-support-black-owned-businesses
- ↑ https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=4710
- ↑ https://www.yesmagazine.org/democracy/2018/02/08/6-tips-for-white-people-who-want-to-celebrate-black-history
- ↑ https://www.pbs.org/articles/10-black-authors-to-read#.WoN46Inwa9Y
- ↑ https://www.mic.com/culture/the-9-best-black-podcasts-that-will-get-you-laughing-thinking-thriving-82831637
- ↑ https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/people-african-american-history/
- ↑ https://www.archives.gov/news/topics/african-american-history
- ↑ https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/exhibitions
- ↑ https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/archives-of-african-american-music-and-culture?hl=en
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You can celebrate Black History Month by reading a book by a prominent Black author, listening to African American music from jazz to rap, and watching films centered on Black actors or cultural experiences. Head to local museums or colleges to take in Black History Month lectures and exhibitions. Read up on current issues facing the Black community, looking at articles from different viewpoints to form your own beliefs. For ways to celebrate with your community and throughout the rest of the year, read on!
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