How to Make Black History Month
Last All Year!
Activities, tips, and advice to help you motivate children to excellence through History and Culture

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• Are you concerned that children don't know anything about black history other than slavery?
• Would you like to know simple ways to motivate children to excellence through black history & culture?
• Do you need help explaining racism and prejudices to children in a way that won't cause them to develop low self-esteem?
• Are your children really learning about black history in school?

These are very important everyday questions and concerns I  have for my children  as they grow and develop.  I'm sure you have the same concerns.   Understanding black history is an excellent way to motivate excellence in African American children. 

You can help prepare your children for a promising future by making sure they stay in touch with their history and culture.  There are at least 14 things my wife and I do throughout the year that guarantees our children will learn some aspect of black history and culture.

These activities are far from being boring and nine times out of ten, the children don't know they are doing "black history".  We can tell it's working by the pride in their eyes during the activities. 

That’s what "How To Make Black History Month Last All Year" is all about, helping you teach your child the importance of history and culture all year long.  As the great Marcus Garvey says “A people without knowledge of their history is like a tree without roots”.

You already have the tools around your home!

Your home is a "black history" resource center.  All you have to do is look in the right places or pay a little extra attention to what children are saying or asking questions about.  For instance, everybody has a photo album.  When you take your children down “photo” memory lane, tell them what was going on with the country or your community during that time and how you handled it.  

My kids love to hear about how my father’s close encounter with the Klu Klux Klan and how he survived it.  This story always start just by the children seeing a picture of my father as a young man and asking questions.  I'm sure you have similar stories.

Another great example is an old quilt I have that was a gift from my grandmother.  My daughter always want to know why the quilt was made, why was it done by hand, and of course, can I make her one.  This is a black history lesson just waiting to be told.  Guess what, she has yet to get tired of hearing the same old story of how my grandmother created the quilt the old fashion way.    Other examples include talking to relatives, friends, pastors, and other historians.

We created this quick read eBook and manual that is guaranteed to show you how to "do" black history everyday (not just 1 small month).  "How To Make Black History Month Last All Year!" is a part of our popular Inspire! Excellence Series of eBooks and booklets.   

It contains a list of things you can do throughout the year that teach black history. Also included is a complete list of books that you and your child can read together.  Please get on the Internet and take advantage of all the websites dedicated to black history.  As the great Marcus Mosia Garvey says “A people without knowledge of their history is like a tree without roots”.

Jeffery Bradley
Author/Publisher

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