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The Untold Stories of Black History
The Knightly News is highlighting nine Black and African Americans across various fields who have broken barriers and distinguished themselves through their lives and careers.
Black History Month has come a long way from its creation in 1926. The celebration has awakened us into recognizing the African diaspora and the reach of African-American contributions within the past century. Still, Carter G. Woodson’s vision for the appreciation of Black History Month is nowhere near achieved. In planting the seeds for the annual observance, Woodson had dreamt of a day when such a month would not be necessary and Black history was simply acknowledged and taught as a part of our history. Thus, Black History Month is not the endpoint; though the celebration is over, we must continue acknowledging the significance of Black history and realize that our recognition cannot be confined to a mere 28 days. As we continue to strive toward that goal, of knowing and remembering the past, we can understand our present world and find inspiration as we move into the future and make our own contributions to society.
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