Hey there, welcome to our video on the erasure of black history in American education. We’re glad you’re here to join us for this important discussion.
It’s no secret that black history has been largely ignored in our education system. While efforts have been made to include black history in curriculums, it’s still not given the attention it deserves. Many textbooks only briefly touch on black history, often reducing it to a few paragraphs or even a single page. This erasure of black history in education perpetuates systemic racism by reinforcing the idea that black history isn’t important.
But why is black history so important? For starters, it’s an essential part of American history and culture. The contributions of black Americans have shaped our country in significant ways, from music and art to science and technology. Ignoring this history only perpetuates systemic racism and inequality. We can’t move forward as a country without acknowledging our past and learning from it.
The erasure of black history in American education has far-reaching consequences. For black students, the lack of representation in the classroom can be incredibly disheartening. When they don’t see themselves reflected in the curriculum, it can lead to feelings of alienation and disconnection from their education. But it’s not just black students who suffer from the erasure of black history. All students are denied the opportunity to learn about the contributions of black Americans to our country’s history and culture. This creates a distorted view of American history that reinforces harmful stereotypes and perpetuates systemic racism.
In this video, we’re going to dive into the erasure of black history in American education. We’ll explore how this erasure came about, why it’s problematic, and what we can do to change it. We’ll also try to keep things light and fun because let’s face it, history can be a bit of a snooze-fest. So sit back, relax, and let’s talk about black history.
Alright, folks, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of why black history has been erased from American education. It all goes back to the days of yore, or as some of you might call it, the late 1800s and early 1900s. Back then, white Americans were eager to establish their own national identity. They wanted to create a narrative of American history that centred on the achievements of white men. So what did they do? They left out the stories and contributions of non-white and non-male individuals.
It’s kind of like when your mom puts your little brother’s art on the fridge and forgets about yours. Except in this case, the art is black history, and it’s not just being overlooked, it’s being actively excluded. Not cool, America. Not cool.
This erasure of black history was especially prevalent in the South, where segregation was enforced by law. African American schools had limited funding and resources and were often overlooked in favor of white schools. So not only was black history being left out of the mainstream curriculum, it was also being left out of black schools. Double whammy.
Fast forward to the mid-20th century, and the Civil Rights Movement brought attention to the erasure of black history. Black educators and activists pushed for black history to be included in school curriculums. And while Black History Month was established in 1976, it’s only a month out of the year. The rest of the time, black history is still largely ignored.
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