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Black History Month 2023
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#BlackHistoryMonth
February 1-28, 2023 About Black History Month
"The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. That September, the Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and the prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), an organization dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by Black Americans and other peoples of African descent.
"Known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the group sponsored a national Negro History week in 1926, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The event inspired schools and communities nationwide to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures. "In the decades that followed, mayors of cities across the country began issuing yearly proclamations recognizing "Negro History Week." By the late 1960s, thanks in part to the civil rights movement and a growing awareness of Black identity, "Negro History Week" had evolved into Black History Month on many college campuses. "President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Today, Black History Month is a time to honor the contributions and legacy of African Americans across U.S. history and society—from activists and civil rights pioneers...to leaders in industry, politics, science, culture and more." (courtesy of: www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month) For more information, visit: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month |
The theme for Black History Month 2023 is:
Black Resistance 
"African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms, especially the racial terrorism of lynching, racial pogroms, and police killings since our arrival upon these shores. These efforts have been to advocate for a dignified self-determined life in a just democratic society in the United States and beyond the United States political jurisdiction.
Black people have had to consistently push the United States to live up to its ideals of freedom, liberty, and justice for all. "As societal and political forces escalate to limit access to and exercise of the ballot, eliminate the teaching of Black history, and work to push us back into the 1890s, we can only rely on our capacity to resist. The enactment of HR 40, the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, the Breathe Act, and the closure of the racial wealth gap is not the end. They too will require us to mobilize our resources, human and material, and fight for “freedom, justice, and equality”; “self-determination”, and/or “social transformation.” "This is a call to everyone, inside and outside the academy, to study the history of Black Americans’ responses to establish safe spaces, where Black life can be sustained, fortified, and respected." (courtesy of: https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/) For more information, check out the great resources of ASALH: asalh.org/black-history-themes/ 
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Happy Black History Month!
#BHM2023 #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonthResistance #BHMResistance2023
#BHM2023 #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonthResistance #BHMResistance2023
Meet the Artist: Mia Jefferson is a Mizzou senior majoring in graphic design with an emphasis in Information Technology. Her work revolves around the representation of minority groups, women’s empowerment, and architectural and landscape appreciation. As an advocate for racial equality, Mia contributed a digital drawing to participate in Black History Month 2023. For more information and to see Mia's work throughout the month, check out: blackstudies.missouri.edu/black-history-month
"Throughout history, Black people have sought ways to nurture and protect Black lives and the autonomy of their physical and intellectual bodies through various forms of resistance, including but not limited to nonviolence, education, literature, sports, media, legislation and armed struggle. Black-led institutions and affiliations have also lobbied, litigated, legislated, protested and succeeded. The 2023 Black History Month theme of Black Resistance is an opportunity to reflect on the global struggles of Black communities in the context of both the impediments and triumphs." (courtesy of: https://blackstudies.missouri.edu/black-history-month)
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Black History is American History.
It's your history. It's my history. It is alive; it is living. It is happening right now. In this moment. We are Black History is in the making. #BHM2023 |
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Education, knowledge, self care and rest are radical acts of resistance in a society that conditions us to be on the go and moving 24/7/365. Hustle culture isn't healthy - for anyone - and it isn't for everyone. Periodt. Taking our time with tasks and things that are important to us should be normalized, encouraged and celebrated more, rather than be scrutinized, criticized, or looked down upon.
Slow down with me this month, with intentional mindfulness, as we practice resisting the urge to rush, to please everyone, to force things that just don't work for us, to make sense of things that may not be ours to understand. |
Let's practice:
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There is a lot going on - personally, professionally, globally.
May this month, Black History Month, be one of renewal for us as we tap into the beautifully unique ways we are living acts of resistance - simply because we choose to shine our shine, stand in our power, and take consistent steps towards living our dreams. |
May we all learn, love, grieve, grow, play, slay, forgive, release, speak up, speak out, and shine bright this month.
May we call-in change, sit in our discomfort with curiosity rather than judgment, allow the experiences we collect this month to transform us by opening our eyes, expanding the width and depth of our hearts, blow our minds, and reverberate in our ears, while inspiring us to do and be better. |
#BlackHistoryMonthBingo
February 1-28, 2023
February 1-28, 2023
Everything is a Bingo Card. So is Black History Month. Let's go.
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#BlackHistoryMonthBingo #BHMBingo
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TO JOIN IN:
1. Screenshot, or copy/paste/save, or download the 2023 Black History Month Resistance Bingo cards. (below)
2. Bookmark this site: AlexeyevaSmith.com/BHM and share it with a friend or two or more than a few! Invite them to join you in this epic quest to complete the #BHMBingo Cards.
3. Go outside and be all about taking an active part in supporting the Black people in your community. Actively participating in celebrating the legacy of Black excellence through Black Resistance in your area, abroad, and abound is such a great look on you. 4. Stay in and be cozy watching some shows, listening to some podcasts, and (over)thinking tf about your role in present-day Black History. It might get get a lil uncomfy, I know. Yet guess what? You'll be alright. You will. I promise. Pinky swear!
5. Post pics of your adventures and the ways you choose to rebelliously resist through education, knowledge sharing, self-care, and rest throughout Black History Month.
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2023 #BHMBingo #BlackHistoryMonthBingo #BlackHistoryMonthResistance #BHMResistance2023
Any questions? Please feel empowered to reach out so we can chat about it and talk it out. I'd love to connect with you.
Happy Black History Month!
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Everything is a Bingo Card. So is Black History Month. Let's go.
#BlackHistoryMonthBingo #BHMBingo
#BlackHistoryMonthBingo #BHMBingo
BHM BINGO - Card 1*
*must be age 21+ for some items on this card. Please drink responsibly.
*must be age 21+ for some items on this card. Please drink responsibly.
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Minimalist, #BHMBingo Card 1
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BHM BINGO - Card 2*
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All the Swag, #BHMBingo Card 2
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And if you prefer a PDF, I got you. Go wild and dl it, my friend:
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Minimalist, #BHMBingo Card 2
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And if you prefer a PDF, I got you. Go wild and dl it, my friend:
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If you feel called to donate any amount to ya girl so I can continue to provide and plan for you, please feel empowered do so. (TYSM!):
