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Trailblazers, Changemakers, and Visionaries: Exploring Black History Month
Black History Month is celebrated and commemorated every year in February. In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson organized the first history week and fifty years later in 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized "Black History Month" for the first time. The purpose of this dedicated month is to commemorate Black history and culture and celebrate Black individual and group accomplishments and achievements. This lesson provides an opportunity for students to learn more about Black History Month and its history, reflect on the importance of commemorative themed months and consider different ideas about how to commemorate the month and beyond.
Social Class and How Classism Shows Up
Socioeconomic status and classism are not typically topics discussed in schools, communities or society. In fact, social class is often hidden and is a “taboo” subject. However, social class is an important aspect of identity and classism manifests among individuals and institutions in a myriad of ways, causing harm and injustice. This lesson provides an opportunity for students to learn and understand what socioeconomic status and classism are, explore how classism shows up in societal institutions and reflect on how classism can be addressed.