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Did you know February is #BlackHistoryMonth? Take a moment to consider how you can support black-owned businesses and foster more diversity with strategic suppliers through your procurement practices! Check out some of the resources outlined in the below post to learn more about #BHM2024

🎉 Next month marks the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights and equality in education. While this decision aimed to dismantle the "separate but equal" doctrine, its legacy is complex and far-reaching. I recently had the pleasure of teaching my students about this intricate legacy during our February Black History Month culture and diversity lessons. The immediate backlash following the decision led to the unjust removal of educators of color from the education industry for decades, perpetuating systemic racism and inequality. This is most evident in the persistent lack of diversity within the education sector. Before Brown v Board of Education, there were thousands of highly qualified Black and Brown teachers in segregated schools across the nation. However, following the decision, many of these schools were shut down, and there was a nationwide mass firing of Black and Brown educators. Despite their equal or even superior qualifications, they were often not hired in the newly integrated schools. Some districts even refused to integrate and instead closed all their schools for a few years. As with many aspects of society, representation matters. The absence of educators of color likely discouraged students of color from pursuing education degrees, further exacerbating the lack of diversity in the profession. This vicious cycle has been perpetuated for 70 years. As we celebrate progress, it's crucial to acknowledge and confront the ongoing echoes of this racist backlash that still reverberate today. Let's honor this anniversary by learning and sharing the accurate history, while also reaffirming our commitment to creating inclusive and equitable educational environments for all. #BrownvBoard #CivilRights #InclusiveEducation #EducationForAll 📚✊🏾

In honor of Black History Month, today's example of Black excellence in sustainability goes to an individual not in any of the fields officially related to sustainability. Henry Louis Gates is a Harvard professor interested in African American literature and cultural theory. But he serves as the historian and advisor to the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, which is fighting to preserve Black churches across the country. Not only is this a sustainable way of working within existing buildings, but it also preserves cultural, historical, and spiritual centers of significance to the Black community and the entire American community. This is one of the reasons sustainable architecture and city planning is so important, both for our planet, and for our people. Learn more at the link below!

https://lnkd.in/g98UDKRw This Black and Indigenous Futures series in the HowlRound Journal: In this series, we will hear about the importance of rewriting dominant narratives, Black and Indigenous shared kinship futures, and intercultural leadership as a catalyst for change.

In the context of the 2024 Black History Month exhibition at the EUI, 'Black Realities: Confronting Racism in Europe', History researcher Daphné Budasz reflects on the long history of dehumanisation and systemic oppression of people of African descent across time in Europe. Read more on #EUIdeas 👉 https://loom.ly/9b96wI4

I like this quote I read about Juneteenth, "Juneteenth, the day we celebrate the end of slavery, the day we memorialize those who offered us hope for the future and the day when we renew our commitment to the struggle for freedom.”

This #BlackHistoryMonth, as you learn about African American figures who’ve shaped our history, be sure to check out our Black History Month Fun Patch Activity Guide for inspiration 💡 (and to earn a new patch!): Link in bio.

February is Black History Month, and to celebrate this year’s theme of “African Americans and the Arts” the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is hosting its annual month-long festival. #blackhistorymonth2024 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. Learn more about ASALH and African Americans and the Arts https://nuvi.me/6iihdb

In honor of February being Black History Month, AEA continues to share our belief that culture and context are inherent considerations to the practice of evaluation. AEA’s Statement on Cultural Competence is just one example of our commitment to reaffirming the significance and advancement of cultural competence as a core value in the evaluation field. Read more about AEA’s commitment to advancing cultural competence in evaluation: https://lnkd.in/gVUGnwr6