Black History Month is not just a reflection on the past - it is a call to remember, to uplift, and to act. It is a time to honor the brilliance, resilience, and revolutionary impact of Black individuals who have shaped history, even when history tried to erase them.
We celebrate the achievements of Black leaders, artists, educators, and activists who paved the way - those who fought against oppression, built legacies of resistance, and created the culture and movements that continue to inspire us today. From Harriet Tubman’s courage to James Baldwin’s words, from Shirley Chisholm’s leadership to Malcolm X’s defiance - Black history is the foundation of so much of the progress we have seen.
But let’s be clear: Black history is not just about the past. It is happening now. And right now, we are witnessing a resurgence of racist, oppressive policies from an administration that thrives on fear, division, and erasure. We see leaders in power rolling back civil rights, banning books that tell the truth about systemic racism, attacking DEI initiatives, and undermining the very freedoms Black communities have fought for generations to secure.
This is why we must not only honor Black history - we must actively resist the forces trying to reverse it. The fight for justice is ongoing, and we all have a responsibility to stand up, speak out, and take action.
Let this month serve as both a celebration and a reminder: 𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. We must continue the work of liberation, amplify Black voices, and build a future where justice, equity, and truth prevail.
Because Black history is not just something we look back on - it’s something we create every single day.
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