June, 19, 1865 One hundred and fifty-six years ago, enslaved people in Texas received official word that they were free.
The first lesson should include the fact that Africans were free before they were enslaved. They came from advanced and complex societies. They were Fulani, Ibo, Kongo, Bambara, Wolof, Akan, Ga, and Coromantee people before they were captured and sold into slavery. Warfare, drought, and enslavement changed the course of their lives and shaped world history.
Educators have the opportunity to create more inclusive history lessons, school board members have the opportunity to revise state standards, and teachers have the opportunity to explore new areas of curriculum. After the MLK holiday, textbook companies incorporated more robust discussions of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements in order to place King in context of American History.
Modern festivities that began as a state holiday in Texas in 1980 are now becoming popular in 49 states and are known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Liberation Day. This week I had the pleasure of meeting the 94-year-old Fort Worth resident, , who took up the cause of making Juneteenth a national holiday. What a day of jubilee this is for her. She spent her adult life marching, campaigning, and now witnessing this important milestone come to pass. Let’s honor Ms.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Maddie Ziegler on Why She Hasn't Spoken to Abby Lee Miller in Years'Dance Moms' star Maddie Ziegler reveals why she stopped speaking to former teacher Abby Lee Miller years ago.
Leer más »
‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Judges Through the Years: Who Left and WhyWhen So You Think You Can Dance debuted on FOX in 2005, a panel of dance experts and enthusiasts were tapped to seek out the best up-and-coming performers. 🎥
Leer más »
What stagflation means and why it mattersOn rare occasions, high inflation persists even as the economy slows and unemployment rises, resulting in stagflation.
Leer más »
A Common Epilepsy Drug Causes Birth Defects, And We May Finally Know WhyValproic acid – a drug commonly used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder – can cause birth defects and developmental disorders if taken during pregnancy, but the reason why has long been a mystery.
Leer más »
Why Experts Say You Should Have Safe Alternatives To Tampons On StandbyWith the tampon shortage coming to a head, experts say you may soon need to rely on safe alternatives. Here are their suggestions.
Leer más »