Showcasing Black History
Learn more about Black History and celebrate
Black achievements.
Background
Black History Month was started by Carter G. Woodson and was first celebrated in 1926. The purpose of Black History Month is to highlight the contributions that Black People had on American History, which is significant. Nationally, Black History Month is celebrated with parades, cultural programs, and many other extravaganzas. Although the month of February is recognized as the official “Black History Month”, Black history should be celebrated year-round!
Celebrating Black Inventors
Marie Van Brittan Brown
Home Security System, 1966
Black History Month was started by Carter G. Woodson and was first celebrated in 1926. The purpose of Black History Month is to highlight the contributions that Black People had on American History, which is significant. Nationally, Black History Month is celebrated with parades, cultural programs, and many other extravaganzas. Although the month of February is recognized as the official “Black History Month”, Black history should be celebrated year-round!
Dr. Marian Croak
VOIP, 1973
Dr. Marian Croak is a Black engineer who received degrees from both University of Southern California and Princeton University, and spent her career working on ground breaking technology. Dr Croak currently works as the Vice President of Engineering at Google. She invented the Voice Over Internet Protocol in 1973.
Mark Dean
Colored Computer Monitor, 1980s
Mark Dean is a Black inventor and Computer Engineer who holds degrees from University of Tennessee, Stanford University, and Florida Atlantic University. Dean is responsible for inventing the colored computer monitor in the 1980’s.
Antiracism Resources:
Books
“How to be an Antiracist”
by Ibram Kendi
“I’m Still Here”
by Austin Channing Brown
“Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You”
by Ibram Kendi & Jason Reynolds
Podcasts
“Code-Switch”
by NPR
“Revisionist History”
by Gladwell
“The Anti-Racism Daily Podcast”
by Nicole Gardoza
Ways to Support People of Color:
1
Take the initiative to educate yourself
2
Support Black-owned businesses
3
Use your privilege to amplify the voices of the people of color around you
Watch our complete Black History Month presentation here!
Upcoming events/ Recognized Months:
March: Women’s History Month Email Campaign
March 8th: International Women’s Day
April 23rd: National Day of Silence
May: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Jewish American History Month
June: LGBTQ+ Pride Month , Immigrant Heritage Month
September: Latinx History Month
November: Native American Heritage Month
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