Black American Triumphs Outweigh Our Tragedies
February is Black History Month and the perfect time to lament and acknowledge the tragedies of our past while recognizing and celebrating the triumphs of our black sisters and brothers. And of those of every color and creed whose contributions to justice and equality are part of the warp and woof to our distinctive progress. All deserve to be included. The path trod was filled with pain and joys, failures and successes, but it was not traversed alone.
The recounting requires a critical analysis and reliance on authoritative interpretations of history. I don't expect universal consensus, nor do I feel entitled to nullify interpretations opposed to my own. Nevertheless, I feel obliged to inquire into the details of the programs planned and the identities of those responsible (the planners) for choosing the materials (books, any published material, videos, etc. ) and the names and biographies of invited speakers, guests, or expected personal appearances.
It is essential that the process they implemented be made transparent and to what extent the public, especially parents, where consulted and granted an advisory role.
We can, indeed we must, learn from each other, and learning to reason together about the educational details of Black History Month, not only presents the ideal time and subject matter to do so, it offers an indispensable opportunity for a partnership community to fully engage. What should emerge from Black History Month is more unity and less division and a clearer way forward for all Americans, locally and throughout our nation.
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