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In conversations with students, many of them say that one of their favorite things to learn about in our classes is American History. The history of our country is rich and complex, with much to be proud of and much to learn from. Black History is an integral part of that history: from the egregious institution of slavery to the innumerable contributions of Black individuals to every realm of American life.
Black History Month provides an opportunity to be intentional about including Black History in our curricula. For example, in our citizenship class, students learn about the origins of Black History Month, important aspects of Black History such as slavery, segregation, and the Civil Rights Movement, and Black Americans that have made significant contributions to American history. In our Ready to Work classes, they delve into workplace discrimination, and our conversation classes have lessons around Black women in history, civil rights, and discrimination.
This month and every month, it's important to continue to expand our ways of looking at history and understand that it can look different from different perspectives. We are thankful to have a community of lifelong learners who are always open to opportunities for growth.
In Community,
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