Black History Month
In America February is Black History Month , a time to honor Black Americans, and their contributions to the country. It’s also a time to educate oneself on events in the past, and to learn about and engage in antiracism initiatives. To be clear, despite what many headlines and politicians tell you, Black history is American history. Now that the month is over, I thought I would share the things I’ve been doing, watching, and or reading this past month. These are wonderful resources, and can be used year-round: * Movement 10K -This is an anti-racism initiative created by the city of Indianapolis. Movement 10K is a class of sorts full of articles, podcast audio clips, and YouTube videos to watch. It’s a self-guided class; participants can go at their own pace. The content can make people feel uncomfortable. Therefore, it’s best to do at your own pace, to walk away from for a time, if the content is too intense. I’m on the first leg of the journey, about to complete my first kilometer....