Kids of all races and ethnicities, ages and backgrounds can discover something new and important in learning about Black history, from amazing achievements of Black Americans to a legacy of working toward something better.
Here are some reasons why it’s important to learn about Black history:
- Black youth can learn about people who look like them (representation matters)0 and understand their ancestors’ accomplishments and obstacles, as well as how those translate to today.
- Since Black History Month was created to call attention to the amazing achievements of Black people, it’s a great time to expand young people’s understanding of the Black experience beyond slavery and civil rights. From inventions to industry, cuisine to pop culture. Black culture and contributions continue to have a lasting impact on our nation.
- For students learning about slavery and civil rights, this history can build their empathy and understanding as well as their sense of justice and advocacy.
