Black History Month is a month-long holiday that gained recognition in 1976. There are many events and people who have made in impact in Black History and it can be hard to know why it was so impactful. Here are ways to know why Black History is very impactful not only in the United States but in the world and prepare for this month.
BHM is great because it promotes the education of black culture and history, but a month is simply not enough time. Here's why we believe BHM should be every month.
Louisville is an important location in the history of segregation in the United States. Ranging from redlining to busing, here is the history of segregation of Louisville.
Just one year prior to the Milliken v. Bradley decision that allowed school districts to bus students, my grandpa, Taylor Jarboe, began his 27 year teaching career in JCPS.
duPont Manual is a diverse, well-educated high school. In honor of Black History Month, RedEye is tapping into that diversity and asking African American students what they want their personal legacies to be.
Black History Month is about celebrating everyone in the black community and educating those who may not know about the history of black people in America. Celebrate this month by watching some of these award winning movies directed, acted in and produced by some amazing people.
There are many great speeches by black leaders, politicians, artists and activists that don't get as much recognition as Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream."
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