February marks Black History Month, a tradition that got its start by historian Carter G. Woodson and was officially recognized in 1976 as part of the nation's bicentennial celebrations. It aims to honor the contributions that African Americans have made and to recognize their sacrifices.
Black History Month is a time to spread awareness and learn more, while continuing to support the Black community's histories, traditions, and culture. February is also a time to imagine and work toward a future free of racism and discrimination.
This year at Jo Kelly School, classrooms made posters with prominent African American people and we also had a pot luck dinner!
(You can read more about Mr. Woodson by clicking his name above)
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Recent Black History Programs:
2020
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