MaggieJan 28, 2023
Next month is #BlackHistoryMonth - created in 1926 to recognize the contributions of #AfricanAmericans to U.S. history. #Canada & #Germany now celebrate this in Feb. along with the #US But #Ireland ,the #Netherlands & the #UK in Oct.
Do #history months have a lasting impact? Do they move all #POC & some "white" ppl. to truelly refllect & change or are many mainly concerned with their own campaigns of recognition?
#BlackMastodon #BlackTwitter #Blackfedi #AsianMastodon #IndigenousMastodon #LGBTQ
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@Maggie Well, it does have effects on school curriculum in the US -- a couple of these do, but not all.
Jan 28, 2023 at 11:35pmWeb
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Yes, also schools in other countries e.g. the UK include the topics of some history months in their curriculum. Hopefully, the classes will inspire/ encourage some children to find out more in the future.
Unfortunately, many ppl. would like to prevent others from learning the entire truth re. the history of indigenous/ marginalised groups & the role their nations played.