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Black Archives South is a comprehensive photo, film, audio and resource library of Black people in South of England: freely available for all including, young people, students, academics, and enthusiasts in Southampton and beyond. The project will create a permanent and impactful repository of information, materials, and artefacts that are dedicated to telling the history of Black people with regards to the city of Southampton covering, remarkably, at least five hundred years. By raising awareness, appreciation and celebration of the long-term presence and immense contribution of Black residents and visitors to the south of England, we educate contemporary society about the origins, heritage, cultures, professions and impacts of the local Black community. We also aim to bring clarity and truth to an often obscured, inaccurate or derogatory historical narrative. 👉 Ways you can help Share your love for Black British History and support Black Archives South by becoming a contributor. Help us continue the urgent work of collecting, protecting, and promoting Black British History to inspire and strength society. https://bit.ly/49qFHDp

On this 12th day of Black History Month, we're highlighting DCP Entertainment and the amazing things they are doing in the industry. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting CEO Chris Colbert, and I can honestly say that his work is having an impact and making room for more Black stories to be heard. Learn more about DCP Entertainment and how they’re shaping the audio industry in today's Substack. https://lnkd.in/e7N4HZD7

BLACK TRAILBLAZERS IN SPORTS is a great series to preorder this Black History Month! Available August 1, 2024. These fascinating biographies explore remarkable Black athletes whose talent and character paved the way for future generations. Each book focuses on an athlete’s life, career, struggles against discrimination, and work for social justice. Each book also features an “At-a-Glance Map” special feature, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7. https://lnkd.in/gyQUduhU

Today is the first day of Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time to honor their legacy in U.S. history and society. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Since then, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. The theme for 2024, “African Americans and the Arts,” explores the influence Black Americans have had in the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, film, music, and more. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gQcPbja

Kimberly is a dynamic, engaging advisor. We often talk about the lack of generational wealth in the black community; break the cycle— get the information that will put you on the path to building wealth. #itstartswithyoutakingthatfirststep

Check out this lovely video showcasing our Verizon Policy Black History Month event. And if you missed the program, you can watch the entire event here: https://lnkd.in/gxFMJKCe #blackhistorymonth2024 #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #verizon #verizonpolicy

Today is the fourth anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery's murder at the hands of three White vigilantes who thought a young Black Man out for a jog in an affluent neighborhood was so suspicious they needed to literally stalk him and ultimately kill him. If we are to get the most we can out of observances like #BlackHistoryMonth and live up to the true motivations behind its founding, we need to broaden the scope of #BlackHistory to be much more than a mere recounting of Black contributions. These men killed Ahmaud (in part) because they didn't have an understanding of the lived Black Experience in America. They didn't have a mental model of young Black man as anything but a potential threat and suspected criminal. They may be unpleasant, but stories like Ahmaud's (and Trayvon's, and Tyree's, and Breanna's, and George's, and SO MANY OTHERS on this ever-expanding list) are CRITICAL parts of Black History. If we choose to ignore them, we reinforce the social conditions that led to these deaths. Black History Month should be as much a call to collective action to combat serious social inequities as a celebration of culture and contributions. It can and must be both. Black History is American History and it must be told fully and earnestly. We all have a role to play in that. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻

Black history and the Black experience have systematically been excluded from history books and classrooms. This presents a challenge because so much of our present is a reflection of the past. It can be difficult to think and talk about issues of racism, especially institutional racism, without the historical context. That’s why we compiled a list of books and documentaries that explore black history and the black experience in America. You can find the list on our blog: https://lnkd.in/g73-YSGn. #blackhistory365

As #blackhistorymonth2024 comes to a close, ACS will continue to make every month an opportunity to embrace and honor Black history and culture. Here are some ways you can make a positive impact year-round: ✅ Learn Something New: Read or watch about Black history and culture. ✅ Shop and Support Locally: Back Black-owned businesses when you can. ✅ Enjoy Diverse Media: Tune into movies, shows, and music by Black creators. ✅ Talk Openly: Have real conversations about race, history, and culture. ✅ Join Local Events: Be part of community celebrations and happenings. ✅ Give Back: Help out with groups pushing for fairness and justice. ✅ Cheer for Success: Share stories of Black people doing awesome things. ✅ Mix It Up in School: Support teaching that includes everyone's stories. ✅ Think and Do: Take a minute to reflect, and then do something to make things fairer.