February 1st is the first day of Black History Month. Carter G. Woodson and Jesse Moorland founded what is now the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) in 1916. This organization sponsored the first National Negro History Week in 1926. President Ford in 1976 was the first president to recognize February as a month to celebrate and recognize the important contributions that Black Americans have made and continue to make in our country. For this week’s Talk OH Tuesday, instead of my usual reflection and resources, I have put together a 28 Day Calendar of Activities to celebrate Black History Month.
I have been reflecting on this quote I wrote down while I was attending BASA’s Women In Leadership Conference last year, “You can invite people to have a seat at the table, or you can invite them to help build the table.” That quote has guided my own work over the past year. I continue to ask myself whose voice is being heard, what voice can be amplified, what voice is missing. I am looking forward to spending time exploring the resources in my 28 day calendar too!
You can find the calendar HERE.