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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

Juneteenth is a day to honor the history of Black Americans and celebrate Black joy, while also acknowledging the ongoing fight for justice and equity. Dive into these 11 books that celebrate the Black experience, in all its diversity and intersections. https://hubs.li/Q02zV0wX0

We celebrate Black History Month by exploring the relationship between Black history and cannabis, touching on cultural ties, ongoing racial injustices, and the successes of Black leaders in the industry. https://lnkd.in/eYpsk5xM

I hosted an event years ago called “The Neglected 337” which was a conversation about Black history being relegated to Black History Month. I am so proud of the efforts that contributed to the establishment of this celebratory month and others like it. However, I don’t believe the intent was to restrict the celebration and acknowledgment of the many facets of black history and culture to a single month- not any other cultural heritage observance. Similarly, the integration of historical education in diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging initiatives was not so folks can pass a pop quiz about black historical facts nor to exploit the pain and suffering of black people for seasonal sympathetic experiences for folks. The true wealth of these celebrations is found in the way it broadens and expands what we see, believe, envision and create for black people, and thus our world. It is context to help shape and encourage new habits and behaviors to improve and enhance our society. We need more than a month to appropriately celebrate our history and culture. Black history and culture is world history and culture. The quality of our acknowledgment and appreciation of culture and heritage is the measure of the quality of our society.

Today is Juneteenth, a recognition and celebration of the freedom of enslaved Black Americans. Take time today to reflect on this important day in history, our nation's progress and the work that must be done to ensure racial justice and equity. To learn more about Juneteenth, visit the online resources from Purdue University at https://bit.ly/3p4nucp.

Education and awareness are key as we honor black history month. What can you do to spread awareness and educate even yourself? Support a local, black-owned business in your community. Visit a black history museum. Read literature written by black authors. Support black philanthropy. Learn at least one thing you did not know about black history. Share your experiences and what you learned with others, especially children.

Education and awareness are key as we honor black history month. What can you do to spread awareness and educate even yourself? Support a local, black-owned business in your community. Visit a black history museum. Read literature written by black authors. Support black philanthropy. Learn at least one thing you did not know about black history. Share your experiences and what you learned with others, especially children.

Education and awareness are key as we honor black history month. What can you do to spread awareness and educate even yourself? Support a local, black-owned business in your community. Visit a black history museum. Read literature written by black authors. Support black philanthropy. Learn at least one thing you did not know about black history. Share your experiences and what you learned with others, especially children.

We are embracing the richness of Black history and celebrating the incredible contributions that shape our world. Every day is an opportunity to honor, learn, and amplify the voices that have made history. Here's to the past, present, and future of Black excellence! #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackHistory365  #blackHistoryMoment #blackhistoryiseveryday  #blackhistorymatters  #blackhistoryfacts 

Each February, we honor leaders in Black history and celebrate the battles they led for civil rights. Black history is American history, but across the country, we’re seeing attempts to erase this history from our schools, universities, libraries, and the American consciousness. This Black History Month, pledge to protect Black history education by opposing book bans, curriculum restrictions, and censorship that erases our history and prevents students from learning the truth about our past. https://lnkd.in/gnvty-s4