I would have a lot of dollars if I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard people suggest that Black History Month is unnecessary because it is American History. This is one of the most common arguments against the month-long holiday you’ll hear, but it often goes unchecked. So today, I will break down […]

It’s Black History Month, which means we are again bombarded with anti-Black rhetoric disguised as a “critique” of the observance. From claims that it’s “divisive” to assertions that it’s nothing more than a way to “pat Blacks on the head,” these five narratives against Black History Month are among the most common—and flawed.

It’s Black History Month, which means we are again bombarded with anti-Black rhetoric disguised as a “critique” of the observance. From claims that it’s “divisive” to assertions that it’s nothing more than a way to “pat Blacks on the head,” these five narratives against Black History Month are among the most common—and flawed.

As a racial minority living in the United States, I’ve often struggled to understand the complexities of race and its impact on our society. This blog will explore race in America and my journey to understanding its effects on our everyday lives. During the 2016 US presidential elections, we watched as the nation divided. We […]