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Introducing a Landmark Collaboration: Unveiling Black British History Through Digital Timelines Black Cultural Archives and Royal Holloway, University of London proudly announce the launch of a groundbreaking series of digital timelines, a pivotal outcome of our 5-year partnership which was unveiled in 2023. This innovative venture aims to democratise the teaching and learning of inclusive, shared histories for all. At the heart of this collaborative effort lies a commitment to fostering a more inclusive understanding of British history, particularly in educational settings. Through a blend of expertise from Royal Holloway and the rich cultural repository of BCA, we embark on a journey to reshape narratives and amplify marginalised voices. Inaugurating this initiative is the first phase of our suite of digital timelines: "Enslavement, Resistance, and Abolition." Recognising the inadequacy of traditional narratives that often overlook the voices of the enslaved, this segment offers a comprehensive chronicle from the inception of British slave trading voyages to the monumental milestones of abolition and emancipation. Join us on this journey of fostering a more inclusive educational landscape for generations to come. Together, let us honour the past, illuminate the present, and pave the way for a more equitable future. The digital timelines can be found on our homepage https://buff.ly/2CLL9qc Image: The Maroons in Ambush on the Dromilly Estate in the Parish of Trelawney, Jamaica, by Bourgoin; engraved by Merigot. Illustrated by Cribb. Published in 1801 Illustrated by Cribb. Courtesy British Library, Public Domain

Today marks the start of Black History Month—an annual commemoration of Black History as well as recognition of the ongoing achievements of African Americans in all realms of society. Originally conceived as a celebratory week by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926, it was expanded to a full month in 1976 by President Gerald Ford. The energy industry has a below-average representation of Black workers; 8% of energy workers are Black or African American compared to a 12% national workforce average. Our sector still has work to do to reach its inclusion goals, but through our partnership with the Ron Brown Scholar Program as well as initiatives like the Clean Energy Crash Course, Apex is working to create specific opportunities for African Americans in the energy transition. For more resources related to Black History Month as well as events and ways to get involved, visit https://lnkd.in/dZ2N4jiC.

An important reminder of why #BlackHistoryMonth matters.🖤🤎 If you haven’t already, be sure to follow our new page Circana Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

In honor of #Juneteenth, I wrote about how visitors to Oakley Cabin African American Museum and Park in Olney, Maryland, can get a better understanding of Black American life after emancipation through a new augmented reality experience. Check out the article below! 😊  https://lnkd.in/etdxj7au

Loving this definition of “archival intelligence” from the Institute of Black Imagination. Traditionally, this is understood as the knowledge and skills needed to conduct archival research. But the Institute of Black Imagination redefines it in the context of Black labour to preserve, curate, and utilize evidence of Black intellectual thought 🗯️ They explain that for them: “archival intelligence serves as the guiding light, illuminating the path forward by exploring the rich tapestry of past and present voices. It acts as the repository of collective wisdom, providing insights, inspiration, and a profound connection to the roots of Black and Brown creativity. Archival Intelligence fuels the creative engines of Institute of Black Imagination by shedding light on the brilliance of those who came before and inspiring future generations.” Resource: https://lnkd.in/gXFEBVNi #blackimagination #blackthought #archivalthought #archival #intelligence #archives

Double launch #April24 #Paris #Pitt Join us on April 24 for a joint event Yale University x #CBESA Carnegie Mellon University x Columbia University x Northeastern University : How might we consider Black Studies as a central undercurrent in hexagonal France and not as a mere imposition from the Anglo-American world? This Conversation Series reestablishes Négritude as a 1930s movement among students in the Quartier Latin who inherited the intellectual fury of the previous decade. Négritude offers the necessary anchorage to discuss Black Studies at the intersection of French Studies, in other words, the long history of Black Studies within a Francophone European context, despite the absence of formal research centers and academic departments. This historic intervention thus predates the groundswell of student protests in the 1960s that resulted in the gradual institutionalization of Black Studies in the North Atlantic, notably in the United States but also in the United Kingdom, and Canada, which have greatly shaped scholarship on the history of the European empire, slavery studies, feminism, literature, performance, and art. mer. 24 avr. 2024 17:00 - 21:00 CEST Columbia in Paris- Reid Hall 4 Rue de Chevreuse 75006 Paris

This Black History Month we highlight the vast resources and learning made possible by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. The "Learn" section of the Museum's website contains a wide array of valuable and practical resources that are applicable to community settings, with education modules addressing topics ranging from Talking about Race, Understanding Bias, Community Building in Equity, and the Historical Foundations of Race. Our attorneys and clients have found these materials tremendously helpful in their journeys of learning. The National Museum of African American History and Culture "helps all Americans see how their stories, their histories, and their cultures are shaped and informed by global influences. It explores what it means to be an American and shares how American values like resiliency, optimism, and spirituality are reflected in African American history and culture." Haven't visited the museum? More information is available here: https://s.si.edu/42gV0vI. #knowbetterdobetter #continuouslearning #blackhistorymonth2023 #growthmindset

February is Black History Month! The 2024 Black History Month theme, "African Americans in the Arts," explores the innovative and powerful history of black voices in literary, visual, and performing arts: "African American art is infused with African, Caribbean, and the Black American lived experiences. In the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression, the African American influence has been paramount. African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory as well as for empowerment. Artistic and cultural movements such as the New Negro, Black Arts, Black Renaissance, hip-hop, and Afrofuturism, have been led by people of African descent and set the standard for popular trends around the world. In 2024, we examine the varied history and life of African American arts and artisans." (Source: Association for the Study of African American Life and History) #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2024

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