Le mois de l'histoire des Noirs, Black History Month est une commémoration annuelle de l'histoire du diaspora africain. Pour plus de renseignement et pour des idées de projets voire les liens plus bas !
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February is Black History Month !
The following is a list of resources to be used in class or at home to celebrate and commemorate the achievement of black people around the world.
Check out last year's project from class 140 !!!
Anti-Racism Storytelling: "Viola Desmond Won't Be Budged!"
A-Z African American Visionaries
What is it?
Black History Month is a time to celebrate and remember all the ways that Black Canadians have contributed to Canada’s history and culture.
Throughout February, this celebration provides a chance to learn about African cultures.
When did it start?
Carter G. Woodson, an African-American historian, chose a week in February to recognize African Americans.
The history of Black History Month dates back to 1926 in the United States. At that time, an African-American historian named Carter G. Woodson founded a week that focused on celebrating the accomplishments of African Americans.
He decided on a week in February because two important men were born in that month.
The first was Frederick Douglass, a former slave in the 1800s who spoke out for the freedom of slaves, as well as equal rights for women.
And the second was Abraham Lincoln. As the 16th president of the United States, Lincoln fought for the freedom of all slaves throughout the country.
While Woodson’s idea began as a one-week celebration, it eventually became a month-long event called Black Heritage Month in the United States in 1976.
And, in 1995, Canada’s government officially recognized February as Black History Month.
