“Each year, Black History Month is celebrated throughout the entirety of February. Individuals and organizations take to social media, news outlets, and public events (among other platforms and activations) to learn about, uplift, and recognize the historic contributions that Black folks have made to culture and society,” writes Kayla Thompson, Communities of Color Junior Associate at GLAAD.
“Although the importance of annual observance dedicated to the celebration and commemoration of Black history shouldn’t be understated, especially considering the historical silencing and erasure of Black voices, it’s important to recognize that Black history should be shared and celebrated year round.”
“The suppression of Black voices, histories, and stories is a problem of pressing importance. Even as Black history is shared year after year, public campaigns to deter teaching Black history, in all its various forms and in all the ways Black people show up across time, persist.”
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