Posted on Feb 12, 2023
Exploring Black history, its sources and who gets to tell it
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Americans have celebrated Black History Month for 53 years. The tradition encourages schools, media and institutions to share Black history facts and uplift the stories of Black civil rights leaders and Black Americans who broke barriers in various fields. Yet many Americans admit that they were not exposed to Black history until adulthood — often, they learned Black history not from institutions, but from their families.
Historians report having to read between the lines when researching and interpreting news archives, art and literature on Black history — and that interpretation cannot always be taken at face value.
Historians report having to read between the lines when researching and interpreting news archives, art and literature on Black history — and that interpretation cannot always be taken at face value.
Exploring Black history, its sources and who gets to tell it
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Thanks for sharing Brother William, lot's of respect for you! PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Exploring Black history, its sources and who gets to tell it For centuries history has primarily been told from the perspective of white men. What was traditionally considered a “reliable source” has not included the voices of Black people and other people of color."...
..."Exploring Black history, its sources and who gets to tell it For centuries history has primarily been told from the perspective of white men. What was traditionally considered a “reliable source” has not included the voices of Black people and other people of color."...
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