Today is the last day of Black History Month, and to have made the most of this month means knowing that the spirit and goals of Black History Month must live beyond February.
All year long we must honor and engage with Black history as a central part of the history of this country; invest in and be committed to vibrant Black futures; amplify Black voices; and create systems committed to justice, equity, and honoring every member of our community, especially the Black/African American community, which is so often marginalized by the systems that govern our country.
In the spirit of continued learning and carrying the messages of Black History Month throughout the whole year, we encourage you to explore the resources below on your own and with loved ones.
We are always learning, and in the spirit of cultural humility, welcome your feedback and input about resources we can add to this list for the future!
Social Media Accounts to Follow:
Below are just a few of many great content creators and thought leaders to follow, support, and amplify.
- @theconsciouskid: “The Conscious Kid supports families and educators in fostering healthy racial identity development and disrupting racism and bias.”
- @rachelelizabethcargle: “Writer, gatherer, arts advocate, entrepreneur, amateurs cellist, founder of @thelovelandfoundation & @lovelandgroupllc.”
- @ibramxkendi: “Partner.#GirlDad.Scholar.Prof @bostonu. Dir @AntiracismCtr. National Book Award Winner. #1 NYT Bestselling Author. MacArthur Fellow.
- @ColorofChange: “We design campaigns powerful enough to end practices that unfairly hold Black people back, & champion solutions that move us all forward.”
- Organizations local to LA
- @YWCAGP: YWCA Glendale and Pasadena is “on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women and girls,” and shares great and actionable content to help us all work toward the same.
- @CAAMinLA: California African American Museum, “A hub for exploring African American Art, history and culture, with a focus on California and the West.”
Books and Literature
Check out this excellent list of Black authors and books shared by Social Justice Learning Institute (@sjli_ca), who we are grateful to receive produce from every Friday, in conjunction with Food Forward, to distribute at our Sunday Food Pantry!
- The Tradition by Jericho Brown
- How to be an Antiracist by Ibram Kendi
- One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia
- BLK ART: The Audacious Legacy of Black Artists and Models in Western Art by Zaria Ware
- Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
- Black on Black: On Our Resilience and Brilliance in America by Daniel Black
- The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
Local Businesses to Support
Dive into this great list of Black-owned restaurants to support, shared this month by LA Mayor, Karen Bass (@mayorofla).
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