I went to white schools and I didn't know anything about black history.
“I went to white schools and I didn't know anything about black history.”
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I went to white schools and I didn't know anything about black history.
“I went to white schools and I didn't know anything about black history.”
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“I went to white schools and I didn't know anything about black history.”
“What people don't know is art was my deal and engineering was my sidebar.”
“There's always a fine line that divides hostility from neutrality, and I don't want to pass that line.”
“I was welding art from my house, making abstract figures out of metal.”
“I got this letter asking me if I wanted to or if I would consider going to experimental test pilot school and becoming the first Negro astronaut and I thought it was crazy.”
“I wanted to be on the cover of Life magazine.”
“The importance of Black History transcends any one month or day.”
“Black History Month must be more than just a month of remembrance; it should be a tribute to our history and reminder of the work that lies in the months and years ahead.”
“Anyone can look to someone like Ruby Bridges and be inspired. We wanted to emphasize that this really is all of our history and that Black history shouldn't just be segmented into one month and we just move on. This is a huge part of the fabric of our country.”
“Through the years, Madam Walker has certainly become a staple of anything that has to do with black history, women's history and entrepreneurship.”
“Every year, Black History Month presents an opportunity to honor the legacy, contributions, and rich history of Black Americans and how they have shaped our country.”
“The depiction of Black history in British schools and on TV has mainly been trauma and struggle-based.”