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Celebrating black history Past, present, & Future

our contributions, legacy, and resistance must not be forgotten

February 1-february 28, 2023

2023: Black Resistance

black History is integral to the fabric of america's history

The NAACP was founded February 12, 1909

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Black History is American History
The Black History Month 2023 theme, “Black Resistance,” explores how "African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms, especially the racial terrorism of lynching, racial pogroms and police killings," since the nation's earliest days.
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Black History Month 2023: Black Resistance
Black History Month has been around since 1926, and except for the first two years, each year features a different theme. Last year’s theme was Black Health and Wellness. The year before, the theme was The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity.
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Spotlight on Health: Unbuntu Wellness Guide
Ubuntu means “I am who I am because of you.” ‍Current events have caused high levels of stress and anxiety (citation). You can help your friends, family, and community cope with stress and support their overall emotional health with The Ubuntu Program for Emotional Wellness. This four-part workshop series comes with an easy-to-use leader guide that you can use to talk about stress and practice ways to feel less stressed. The workshops use resilience from the trauma of slavery.
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28 Ways to Celebrate Black History This Month
Since the 1970s, the month of February has been an exceptional period for the Black community as we devote 28 days – 29 if we’re lucky – to commemorate all things Black. Here at the West Metro Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People we are challenging all of our supporters to celebrate Black history a different way each day.
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A Week in Black History 2
Check out the achievements of Black Fashion Designers!
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A Week in Black History 3
Black leaders shaping history today: Black Firsts
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