Ojo Crescent’s Post

While I understand the point that Black History Month should be seen and included in the wider context of American history, insinuating (as Morgan Freeman does) that if we stop talking about racism it will mysteriously vanish and be obsolete is not only elementary, but is also deluded and painfully misguided. This is precisely the thinking that goes hand in glove with the prevailing ideology to silence others seeking justice from the margins of society. Some politicians are effectively erasing Black History in states such as Florida. If people such as Donald Trump get into power and implement Project 25, the U.S. will travel in a time machine to a period before 1964, or even 1954. In a utopia, there would be no need for a Black History Month, but the reasons why in the 1920s people such as Dr Carter G Woodson in the states founded Negro History Week which later materialised into a month and people such as Akyaaba Addai-Sebo and others founded Black History Month in the UK in 1987 was a painstaking effort to acknowledge and raise awareness of the myriad of Black contributions to the world. Sadly, the quest has yet to be truly actualised, particularly in the UK where narratives concerning Black History are often limited to music and sport. I look at Black History Month as a campaign to raise awareness of the overshadowed contributions of Black people. At a time when the only Black Studies professor in the UK is being questioned by police over his use of the term 'House Negro', arguably Black History Month is needed now more than ever.

As we honor Black History Month, let's celebrate the rich heritage and monumental contributions of African Americans to our society. We commit to learning from the past and to continue working towards a future of equality and justice for all. Let's all take a moment to reflect on the profound impact and enduring spirit of Black history in America. Did you know that February was chosen for Black History Month because it coincides with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln? Learn more about the origins of Black History Month in the video linked below.   #BlackHistoryMonth #AfricanAmericanHistory #BlackLeaders #CelebrateBlackHistory #CPT

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