Women in Black History
Today Helen and I had a discussion about our customer base, and our discovery that a large percentage of our customers are female. We think it’s pretty great that so many women are using educational rap music in the classroom, and it inspired me to do some research on women in black history. I checked out the African American History Month website and found that this month’s theme is to honor “Black Women in American Culture and History.” From the website:
About This Year’s Theme
This year’s theme “BlackWomen in American Culture and History” honors African American women and the myriad of roles they played in the shaping of our nation. The theme, chosen by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History urges all Americans to study and reflect on the value of their contribution to the nation.
One of the first profiles that I came upon was of Harriet Tubman, who helped guide nearly 300 people to freedom using The Underground Railroad. She was also a soldier, spy and nurse in the Civil War. I remember reading about her with a great deal of fascination when I was a child, and of being inspired by how brave she was. As I read about her today, I am reminded of her courage and strength and in awe of all she accomplished in her lifetime.
To read more about Harriet Tubman, please visit her profile on the Black History Month website by clicking here. Be sure to read about all of the other amazing and inspiring figures in black history as well.
We’ll be featuring more profiles and pieces of history throughout the month, so please check back often! Don’t forget: we’re also offering a free download of our Black History Month album to help teachers and students celebrate Black History Month. Click here to download the album for free.
