DOES YOUR SCHOOL AFFIRM INSTITUTIONAL RACISM DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH?
Have you ever sat in a staff meeting where the tension was so thick you can cut it with a knife, where you were not sure if a comment would spark an all-out race riot amongst teachers?
Well, three years ago I sat in that type of meeting, where Black, White, Latino and Asian staff had to have a face to face discussion about Black Culture, White privilege, cultural appropriation and what it really means to celebrate Black History Month.
As we approach Black History Month, this is a discussion I believe all schools with predominately Black students should be willing to have, no matter how uncomfortable people are with talking about race.
The “history” behind Black History Month
Black History Month initially started off as Negro History week. The week was created by noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent black leaders in 1926. The goal of the week was to educate students on the achievements and accomplishments of Black people in America. Eventually, the week evolved to a month-long celebration that not only focused on CONTINUE READING: Does Your School Affirm Institutional Racism During Black History Month? - Philly's 7th Ward
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