We look to history to help us understand who we are today. Yet history is also an imperfect, often inadequate record of events.
Why 1619 Is the Pivotal Date in American History We All Need to Recognize
History is imperfect. Depending on who is depicting the past, certain truths go untold. That is the lesson of 1619, a year that (until recently) few people understood as significant in American and African-American history. Here's everything you need to know about its importance, plus a roundup of ways to celebrate Black history this month — and beyond.
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What Does 1619 Represent?
Celebrating Black History This month - and beyond
Virtual exhibits offer a chance to keep up with your activism at home during a month for celebrating Black history.
Sometimes the best way to understand the world around us is to pick up a book.
There's no shortage of inspiring quotes to commit to heart from the trailblazing activists and change-makers who have shaped our country over the years.
Wild idea: You should read poetry ALL! THE! TIME!
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