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Ways to Celebrate  BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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A lot of us have only a vague understanding of Black History Month, and we blame the education system. It’s not just a celebration of great Black people in American history. It’s gaining a deeper understanding of all Black people, throughout American history and into the present. 

This hole in American history isn’t a coincidence, and it isn’t new. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a historian, editor, publisher, and author, felt that Black history should be well known to all, especially Black people, if they were to participate in democracy and the affairs of our country. 

While attending a celebration of Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in Illinois that lasted three weeks, he realized the lack of celebration and acknowledgment was deeply rooted in our education system, and that we needed more time to embrace and study the gritty and resilient past of Black people under this nation. In 1926, he laid the foundation for Black History Month with his Black History Week—a week dedicated to celebrating Black heritage in America.

While much more abbreviated than the rich history itself merits, Black History Week served to help school systems coordinate some attention to not only celebrating the movement of emancipation, but recognizing in clear, truthful detail how Black people came to be here in the U.S., how they have struggled, and what has been done to progress this country on their accord.

While we take this time to devote special attention to Black history, that doesn’t make it separate from American collective history, and we shouldn’t treat it that way. It’s simply a way to shine light on what we’ve fallen short of recognizing in the past. It’s not a blip in the year, but a reminder of the work we should be doing all year long. Facing a fraught history of slavery and continued systemic racism and police brutality, we strive for better awareness and education.

A week doesn’t suffice for the time it takes to respect and recognize the hardships and sacrifices made by Black Americans. While a month doesn’t quite cut it either, February is the month of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass’ birthdays, and Woodson wanted to amplify the voices and achievements of Black people and the pursuit of genuine freedom. To continue that work, we have to keep reading, learning, and seeking out ways to provide justice and equality.

One of those ways is conscious shopping. In order to level the scales, buying Black-owned is crucial because it helps put dollars back into the Black community. Just because a conglomerate company uses Black models to appear socially conscious does not mean they are doing something significant with their profits or spreading fundamental awareness. Here are some amazing brands to look at right now:

ThirteenLune

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Almond Shower Praise Body Wash

Price: $12
Spraise

This shop is an online destination built to discover beautiful brands by Black and Brown founders. Their aim is to “reframe how Black and Brown beauty brands are perceived not only from an industry perspective, but also for the consumer, giving each brand a platform to educate and engage a wider audience.” We stan. Especially this plant-based body wash.

BLK + GRN

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Charcoal Tooth Powder

Price: $25
Dirt Don't Hurt

Dr. Kristian Edwards founded BLK + GRN to connect POC with super clean, green, non-toxic, quality brands. The site features over 70 black artisans from around the world, from beauty and wellness goods to home goods and gifts.

K-Apostrophe

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Marea Throw Blanket

Price: $178
K-Apostrophe

Los Angeles artist K’era Morgan has expanded her mixed-media fine art prints to throw blankets, tapestries, pillows, and notebooks for the minimalist splash of color that every room needs.

Sincerely Tommy

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Che 111 Shoes

Price: $86
Sincerely Tommy

Founded by mama and maven Kai Avent-deLeon, this Brooklyn-based lifestyle shop (and in-house coffee bar, for locals!) has a satisfyingly rotating lineup of super cute shoes and clothing, as well as some choice home goods.

Jungalow

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Cha Cha Wallpaper in Green

Price: $150
Jungalow

Justina Blakeney adorably referred to her greenery-filled bungalow as the “jungalow,” and has since created a boho empire with fun, botanical prints on wallpaper and so much more.

AOX Eyewear

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The Amalia Sun

Price: $120
AOX Eyewear

These custom sunnies are made individually, minimizing waste by avoiding mass production. They are also chic as hell.

Klur

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Gentle Matter Moisture Cleanser

Price: $40
Klur

Lesley Thornton, aesthetician and formulator, created this elevated skincare brand from expert, hands-on experience as well as a deep respect for quality, non-toxic, natural skincare that is as eco-conscious as possible. This is about as virtuous as we could possibly shop.

Here are some excellent books to read, as well as TV, docs, and movies to check out this month and every month:

Read:

Zami: A New Spelling of My Name
Incidents in The Life of a Slave Girl
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Invisible Man
The Warmth of Other Suns
Remaking Black Power: How Black Women Transformed an Era
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
Heavy
The Vanishing Half
Unseen
Black on Both Sides

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Watchmen
Judas and The Black Messiah
Soul
I May Destroy You
Dear White People
13th
American Son
See You Yesterday
I Am Not Your Negro
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