B E Y O N D BLACK HISTORY

B E Y O N D BLACK HISTORY

Black History Month is the yearly celebration of the achievements by African Americans and “a time to recognize the central roles of African Americans in U. S. History”. In the United States, February is the month chosen to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of renowned African-Americans and other peoples of African descent; to spotlight how…

Black History Month: Bringing History to Light
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Black History Month: Bringing History to Light

  Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history. Carter G. Woodson Facts @ Black History Month The celebration of Black History Month began as “Negro History Week,” which was created by Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Carter…

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Hot Off The Press: #1120

Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists: A Graphic History of Women’s Fight for Their Rights by Mikki Kendall/Anna D’Amico (Illustrations) A bold and gripping graphic history of the fight for women’s rights. The ongoing struggle for women’s rights has spanned human history, touched nearly every culture on Earth, and encompassed a wide range of issues, such as…

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Bossypants Book Club (May 2019 Selection): Becoming by Michelle Obama

Book Overview An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States.  In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African-American to serve in…

Women’s History Month: Women Who Changed the World

Women’s history month is dedicated to honoring the women who have come before us by telling their stories that made history.   It is hoped they provide future generations of girls and women the inspiration to not be afraid to step out and try and make their own history.  If you are interested in becoming inspired,…

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Women’s History Month: Women’s Sufferage – Winning the Right to Vote

The fight for women to vote (also known as women’s suffrage) began in the mid 19th century The idea of women being able to vote was considered a “radical” change of the Constitution Supports of the movement lectured,wrote, marched. lobbies and protested and majority of those who started, were not able to witness the outcome…