Palm Springs CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. It has received official recognition from governments in the United States and Canada, and more recently has been observed in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
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Black History Month Trivia
- William Tucker, son of indentured servants from Great Britain, was the first recorded African child to be born in the colonies in 1624.
- Vermont was the first colony to ban slavery in 1777.
- In the 1770s, a Quaker named Anthony Benezet created the first school for African American children.
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Activities & Ideas to Honor Black History Month
- Watch a documentary about the Black experience.
- Add some new podcasts to your queue.
- Read books written by Black authors.
- Pick a handful of Black leaders throughout history and learn more about them.
- Visit a Black or African history museum.
- Take a virtual museum tour.
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