Our African-American History
Our stories are to be heard!
What is History?
This page is a reflection of what is happening now. It's purpose is to highlight current events that will have lasting impacts on the future. While African American history is stored in books, it is also told through foklore and oral stortelling. Most resently, our stories have evolved by combined pictorial and oral history traditions.
Below are a few links on African American Leadership, and artist whom aided in recording African American History over the past year.
RIP John Lewis
The man who taught me to get into "good trouble"! Thank you for your leadership and willness to push for equality.
RIP Hank Aaron
Sports have long been a way of achieving equality, it was one of the first institutions that was integrated. Pioneers such as Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron created paths for others to follow.
KRS-ONE, Beyond the Protests 2020
Recently released, KRS masterfully gives voice to societal struggles. He reminds us of our history and cultural capital. "speak up, speak out".
Know Your History
This Social Justice website educates adults and students alike on African American history, it's legacy, resilience and more.
Jim Crow of the North
This video provides some background to the problems we witnessed in Minnesota last summer. Who owns the land, determines the vote.
RIP George Floyd
Black Lives Matter.
Be Encouraged Young People!
Jacinda Gammage, Social Science Teacher, LAUSD w3.css