Originally, Black History Month served as a means to educate students and young people about the contributions of Black and African-Americans. These narratives had been mostly overlooked and were a neglected aspect of the national story.
Today, it is viewed as a celebration of individuals who have influenced not only the nation but also the world through their activism and achievements. In the US, the focus throughout February provides a chance for people to engage with Black histories, move beyond conversations about racism and slavery, and emphasize Black leaders and accomplishments.
Stop by the Westport Library to find books for children and adults celebrating the lives and accomplishments of people like Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician who worked on Mercury and Apollo missions, Booker T. Washington, education activist, George Washington Carver, agricultural innovator, Marian Anderson, classical singer, Louis Armstrong,jazz icon, as well as the abolitionists: Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass and civil rights activists: Rosa Parks and W.E.B. Dubois.
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