One Month of History, Black. 2021 American History


Posted February 3, 2021 by stilsonlewis

History is the telling of our story. OUR story. All of Us. The Human Race.

 
What was called a raising of consciousness in the 1960s is now likened to being woke. The concepts are similar. They talk about being able to perceive that which is there, to know, to see to be aware. The story of the black race in America starts with the colonies and is part of the founding and construction of our country. It has beauty, horror,shame, love and hatred, and all other emotions and attitudes both dramatic and mundane. It informed decision making from the beginning in profound ways. It tore the country apart, and put the country back together. Black women and men have demanded that we listen to a higher calling and create an inclusive society. This is American History. The work and creation of women and men who have put our country here and keep it here, of whatever racial background, need to be recognized in the teaching of American History as a whole. We need to talk about how the Asian peoples have been part of the building and life on this continent, and the Spanish. The states that were Spanish colonies initially are different from the English ones. But the most marginalized, and comparably almost completely ignored, are the people who were already here to begin with, the Indigenous People , the Native Amaericans. Teach ALL of American History.

To get people to see and acknowledge we start first with a month that honors achievements of great black leaders. We are fortunate that so many have existed. Artists first allowed us to hear and see beauty and consider ideas birthed by Negros, Blacks, African Americans... Today I woke up with Langston Hughs on my mind, wondering, "What happens to a dream deferred?".
And the oratory of Martin Luther King, "I have a dream." (But also with the breathy sound of a wooden flute and feet stomping on packed earth. And with images of tiny colored beads creating patterns of beauty. And with the vision that a single line brushed on blank paper can convey an entire aesthetic.) let us re-envision how we teach history. Please, this time, along with all races being included, let us also talk about the contributions of the women as equal contributors. We are the Human Race. Our story on this continent should be told as a whole. It is our right. "Human rights must be made a reality, not an idealistic dream.", said L. Ron Hubbard. To this end, you are invited to learn The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. www.YouthforHumanRights.org
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Issued By Martha stilson
Country United States
Categories Arts , Education , Government
Tags african americannative american , black history month , native americanasian , negro
Last Updated February 3, 2021