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NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE JUNETEENTH DIGITAL TOOLKIT

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The National Museum of African American History & Culture website has a Digital Toolkit designed to celebrate and learn about the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and contributions of African Americans throughout history. This comprehensive resource not only highlights significant milestones but also provides tools and materials for educators, students, and community members interested in fostering a deeper understanding of African American history and culture. Explore the invaluable insights and resources available at the link below to enhance your knowledge and appreciation of this vital aspect of our society.

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free.

Click the link :

https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth/digital-toolkit

JUNETEENTH QUOTES

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Juneteenth 

1. “Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do.”  â€” Barack Obama

Quotes 🙂 Click the link below:

https://parade.com/1219560/alliyahlogan/juneteenth-quotes/

Let’s celebrate !
African American Museum Toolkit
https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth-digital-toolkit
https://nmaahc.si.edu/

https://nmaahcstore.com/?utm_source=NMAAHC&utm_medium=lightbox&utm_campaign=website&utm_content=juneteenth24_homepage

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March is Women’s History Month

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The video below is about one of our Great Woman Icons during the Civil Rights Movement.

Learn more about 2024 Women’s History Month at the links below.

https://womenshistorymonth.gov

2024 WHM Theme

Toolkit: https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/Tool-Kits_.pdf

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH ‘ORIGINS’

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There’s always a lot of ‘History‘ available during the month of February regarding Black History, the contributions, and culture. FYI- Ava Duvernay‘s film – Origin*.

*Source of excerpt below – https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/origin-movie-review-2023
“Origin” aims to link the violent repercussions of American slavery to the horrific crimes of the Holocaust to India’s degrading caste system in a narrative that combines gnawing grief with a cyclical sense of history. 

But do you know how Black History Month started and when? Are you aware that it was as long ago as 1915?

Below is an excerpt from the History Website

“The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.”

The History Channel has an in-depth report, which you can acquaint yourself and your families with at the link below.
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month