Ah, February, shortest month of the year, but nevertheless, one of the most important. Contributions of Black folx should be common knowledge, but the way our society is establish, that is not the case. Since the 1970s we have used this month to bring attention to Blackness in America. In continuing that tradition, I would like to share 29 ways (come on Leap Year!) that you can celebrate Black History Month and hopefully this will carry to all other 11 months.
1. Read a book by a Black author
2. Visit an African-American/Black museum or art center
3. Learn about the works of a Black artist
4. Buy from a Black owned bookstore
5. Eat at a Black owned restaurant
6. Donate to a Black organization
7. Read a Black children's book (by a Black author) to your child
8. Attend a Black cultural event (or host one) in your community
9. Screen a Black film or host a Black film movie night
10. Start a book club featuring Black authors
11. Do a family tree
12. Learn about the African diaspora
13. Sing "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing" and teach the lyrics
14. Watch a Black documentary
15. Learn about the Civil Rights Movement
16. Read the works of Black poets, like Langston Hughes
17. Donate to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
18. Learn about the history of a HBCU
19. Buy a cookbook on soul food (from a Black author) and make a meal
20. Listen to and subscribe to Black podcast
21. Learn about the Great Migration and read The Warmth of Other Suns
22. Volunteer at a public school or library to make a presentation on Black History
23. Wear your hair natural
24. Make a quilt and learn the history of quilts among Black folks
25. Go to a Black salon or barber
26. Learn about an African country and plan a trip there
27. If you are a teacher or parent, use these 20 Black History Activities in your classroom
28. Talk to and spend time with a Black veteran
29. Learn about Black Lives Matter
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