Black History Month isn’t just about remembering the past—it’s about recognizing that Black history is American history. Every part of our culture, from music to politics, from labor rights to civil rights, has been shaped by Black leadership, innovation, and resilience. 1/4 - ThreadSky

mmanire.bsky.social • 28 days ago

Black History Month isn’t just about remembering the past—it’s about recognizing that Black history is American history. Every part of our culture, from music to politics, from labor rights to civil rights, has been shaped by Black leadership, innovation, and resilience. 1/4

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iwantyoustudio.bsky.social•26 days ago

karriad.bsky.social•27 days ago

We are living it right now.

tps25.bsky.social•28 days ago

Black history has been minimized and ignored, largely because of very small white men.

erikpowery.bsky.social•28 days ago

BlackHistory #AllDay #Everyday

lizb59.bsky.social•27 days ago

Thank you for your post, Michelle... And read this book everyone! (No, I am not a paid spokesperson).

mmanire.bsky.social•28 days ago

The fight for democracy, the labor movement, the food we eat, the art we love, the slang we use—it all has deep roots in Black history.

For white people, celebrating Black History Month means understanding that Black history isn’t separate from 2/4

ginaspang.bsky.social•27 days ago

I just received a promo text from Target about Black History Month. I provided my feedback thru the app, given that they’ve rolled back their diversity programs. I know this is controversial because I don’t want to hurt black businesses, but they need to hear the message. https://unicornriot.ninja/2025

mmanire.bsky.social•28 days ago

our own—it’s foundational to everything this country is and strives to be. It’s about honoring the past while actively working to dismantle systemic racism in the present. It means showing up, listening, 3/4

mmanire.bsky.social•28 days ago

learning, and making sure that Black voices, stories, and contributions are centered all year round.

Black history is American history. And celebrating it is a responsibility we all share. 4/4

lyngerry.bsky.social•28 days ago

💯 They fact that this history is talked about as some sort of "alternative" history demonstrates educational failure. History is supposed to provide an understanding of the past, not a fairy tale. I was taught a lot of bs in school and was damn mad when I learned they'd been lying to me.

thaddeusstevensson.bsky.social•28 days ago

Lemme hold your beer on this one, thank you

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