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eelings such as: anger, empowerment, unity, chaos and fear are all too familiar for those who protested in July of 2020, one of the many well known and noteworthy Black Lives Matter movements around the nation. As the upcoming Black History Month approaches, it’s important to be educated on the history of the month as well as the people involved. Many may think it’s just another month, but to others it means so much more.

“I just want people to know I’m Black, and I’m here. The month helps me as well as others recognize what we go through, even on a daily basis,” freshman Bindi Chale said. History of Black History Month

Black History month originated as a single week, occurring during the second week of every February in order to educate people, who weren’t aware of Black history. Even though it started as a week, it grew into so much more as people began to recognize the importance of it. This week was chosen because it included the birthdays of both Frederick Douglas, social reformer who sought to end slavery and racism, and Abraham Lincoln, the president who led the U.S through the Civil War.

The week-long event officially became Black History Month in 1976 when U.S. president Gerald Ford extended the recognition to, “honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

While the month is used to highlight the injustices the Black c ommunity experiences, it’s also a time to celebrate people who deserved to be recognized. There are many authors, actors, scientists and many more who should be researched and given attention through this month for all of their accomplishments.

“It shows awareness to Black people and who we are as a culture, as well as what we’ve gone through as a whole throughout the years,” senior Bianca Jackson said.

Black History Month Celebrated All Over the Globe

The month allows Black people to be seen and heard as a whole. People all over the world come together to learn and recognize the month, as it has received official recognition from governments in the United Even though it started as a week, it grew into so much more as people began to recognize the importance of it. This week was chosen because it included the birthdays of both Frederick Douglas, social reformer who sought to end slavery and racism, and Abraham Lincoln, the president who led the U.S through the Civil War.

The week-long event officially became Black History Month in 1976 when U.S. president Gerald Ford extended the recognition to, “honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

While the month is used to highlight the injustices the Black community experiences, it’s also a time to celebrate people who deserved to be recognized. There are many authors, actors, scientists and many more who should be researched and given attention through this month for all of their accomplishments.

“It shows awareness to Black people and who we are as a culture, as well as what we’ve gone through as a whole throughout the years,” senior Bianca Jackson said.

Black History Month Celebrated

All Over the Globe

The month allows Black people to be seen and heard as a whole.

“The month affects mainly Black people but also affects everyone. It gives them an opportunity to educate themselves on things that we, as a whole have gone through. It just lets people be aware of what’s going on around them,” Jackson said.

While the month continues to empower and recognize the Black community, it also affects the rest of the world too. Showing support and educating is just as important, as it lifts up the people who continue to go through daily struggles.

“I usually wear shirts, read about it and reeducate myself on the month and why it’s important,” sophomore Dana Southall said. There are many different opinions on the month. However, no matter what opinion someone may have, it’s important to remain respectful to both sides.

“I think the month is great, it’s a great time to express the Blackness of everybody. We get to enjoy being free,” Southall said.

How Do I Support Black History Month?

“I protested in a black lives matter movement. It felt very empowering, while I was with other protestors. It felt very safe even though we were not in a safe environment,” Jackson said.

While protesting is one of the ways to support the cause, there are also many others. According to salesforce.org some of the import ant ways to support or recognize include:

While protesting is one of the ways to support the cause, there are also many others. According to salesforce.org some of the important ways to support or recognize include:

1. Support Black Owned Businesses 2. Learn About Noteworthy Black Figures and Their Contributions

3. Donate To Charities That Support Anti-Racism Equity and Equality

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4. Purchase, Read and Share Books

5. Support and Learn About Black Women

6. Participate in Online Events

7. Attend Virtual or In Person Black History Month Events.

During the month, there are many brands as well as businesses who broadcast the month through social media and campaigns. Brands such as Under Armour, Peloton, Spotify, Bombas, Old Navy and Banana Republic have all launched campaigns in, spotlighting the work of Black artists, creators, photographers, etc.

“It just shows importance to the people that did stuff for us, it shows and appreciates what the past did for us,” Southall said.

From reaching out to local businesses to educate on the month, making posters, or just showing respect, any way of support or recognition is appreciated by the Black community.