February we celebrate - and make - Black History!

Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of Black Americans to the United States. It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to Black Americans living in the United States today. Black history is American history. The study of our history tells us not only what happened in the past, but gives us the tools to analyze why it happened.  Americans need to know the entire story of who we have been — the good, the bad and the complex. That is how we make a better union together. 

We celebrate that most Americans are strong and welcome the challenge to see the whole truth. Instead of retreating to the ideals of an imaginary past, we welcome the challenges of learning about our diverse experiences as well as the opportunity to appreciate cultures, ideas, and traditions that are not our own.  We also know that celebrating requires presence.  

To celebrate, well, you have to intentionally connect by spending meaningful time with one another seeing each other.  

So, in celebration of this month - “Black History Month”, W.I.T.H.  invites you to truly see and experience Black culture, and recommends some ways for you to do just that.  

See the Schools that are helping prepare the next generation of leaders. We recommend you check out the special activities at: 

• Home - Johnson Elementary 

• Millennial Tech Middle School - Millennial Tech Middle School 

• Gompers Preparatory Academy – A UCSD Partnership

• University of San Diego – Proudly Celebrates Black History Month

• City of San Diego Public Libraries

See the Businesses helping to make adding to the San Diego economy vibrant.   

• Home | San Diego Central Black Chamber of Commerce   

•  Black-Owned Restaurants, Shops and other San Diego Businesses 

•  Intentionalist Guide to Black-Owned Businesses in San Diego - Intentionalist 
  

Check out the Theaters and Museums performance and the Special Event Honoring Black Heroes

• San Diego African American Museum of Fine Art – Keepers of the Culture

• World Beat Cultural Center

• San Diego Theaters A.I.M BY KYLE ABRAHAM