Black history month for kids

The month-long commemoration created to reflect on the past, acknowledge the continued struggle for racial justice and draw inspiration from the achievements of African Americans begins on Thursday.

Black History Month, a federally recognized celebration, was created nearly a century ago to recognize the “the countless Black men and women who had contributed to the advance of human civilization,” according to the Association for the study of African American Life and History.

It has since become “one of the most celebrated cultural heritage months on the calendar”  LaGarrett J. King, an associate professor of social studies education at University at Buffalo told USA TODAY last year.

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Schools, businesses and organizations alike have embraced the tradition, offering exhibits, presentations, meals and even games. Some of these practices, though, can come off as insensitive, inaccurate, and inappropriate.

Let your tributes, this month, be “informative and not performative,” April Reign, t

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