Black History is America’s History
Every year, I traditionally post facts about our history. This year, the focus was who we were before colonizers arrived as well as what we are currently achieving. This history cannot be limited to a month, but the way our educational system is setup, we shoulder the burden to educate until change comes. Enjoy the 28 day journey.
Black History Fact for 1 February (Pre-1492)
Source: Urban Intellectuals
Black History Fact for 2 February (STEM):
Black History Fact for 3 February (Pre-1492):
Queen Candace was an Ethiopian Queen who ruled the Kingdom of Kush.
Legend says that her real name was Amanirenas and that she was a fierce warrior.
She lost her eye in battle and continued to fight against Rome as well as other nation that came against Kush.
Side note: The name Candace was given by the Europeans to the Queens of Ethiopia. The audacity.
Black History Fact for 4 February (Arts):
Black History Fact for 5 February (Pre-1492): Khoisan Language
Black History Fact for Black History Fact for 6 February (Science): George Crum
Source: Urban Intellectual
Black History Fact for 7 February (Pre-1492):
The Rosetta Stone is a unique stone that uses two languages (Greek & Egyptian) and three different scripts (Hieroglyphic, Demotic, & Greek).
Source: Urban Intellectuals
Black History Fact for 8 February:
Black History Fact for 9 February (Technology, Engineering): Sarah E. Goode
Source: Urban Intellectuals
Black History Fact for 10 February (Pre-1492): Coffee
Source: Urban Intellectuals
Black History Fact for 11 February: The Negro Motorist Green Book
Source: Family History, Inside Edition, and Amazon
Black History Fact for 12 February (Pre-1492, Science, Tech)
#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth2019 #TuesdayThoughts
Black History Fact for 13 February (Mathematics): Gloria Conyers Hewitt
Black History Fact for 14 February (Pre-1492): The Kingdom of Aksum
Aksum is is considered by many to be the holding place of the Ark of the Covenant.
Source: Urban Intellectuals
Black History Fact for 15 February: Arthur Mitchell (Arts):
Black History Fact for 16 February (Pre-1492): Alara of Nubia
Source: Urban Intellectuals
Black History Fact for 17 February (Science): Gwen Jimmere
Black History Fact for 18 February (Academic Excellence): Faith Glaze
Sources: NHS Archives, Confirmation from the EHS first black integrated student, Hall of Fame Induction, School letterhead Letter of Recommendation, and LaQuetta Glaze, collaborator of research.
*empire 😥
Black History Fact for 19 February: Mark Dean
Source: Urban Intellectuals
Black History Fact for 20 February (Technology): Janet Emerson Bashen
Black History Fact for 21 February (Arts): Sissieretta Jones
Source: Urban Intellectuals
Black History Fact for 22 February (Technology, Engineering): Alice H. Parker
Source: Urban Intellectuals
Black History Fact for 23 February (Mathematics): Dorothy Vaughan
Source: Urban Intellectuals, Hidden Figures
Black History Fact for 24 February (Mathematics): Chike Obi
Source: Urban Intellectuals
Black History Facts for 25 February (Mathematics): Mary Jackson
Sources: Hidden Figures and Urban Intellectuals
Black History Fact for 26 February (Mathematics): Photo of Katherine Johnson
Black History Fact for 27 February (Science, Technology): Valerie Thomas
Black History Fact for 28 February (Activist, Pioneer, and Courageous Warrior): Ruby Bridges
Black History Fact 28 February: Lucille Bridges, Pioneer, Activist, Courageous warrior and mother Ruby Bridges.
Source: Dr. Yaba Blay via Instagram (@fiyawata)
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Reminder: As BHM comes to a close: The work is still not done & it has not been overcome. We are further than we were, but have quite a journey ahead of us. Thoughts & prayers don’t mean jack without action. ✊🏾💜
Source of picture: Dr. Yaba Blay (Instagram: @fiyawata)
Thank you for joining us on this journey! Continue the learning journey! ✊🏾❤️
