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Lathrop Intermediate

Learn about the origins and significance of Black History Month, reflect on Langston Hughes' poem "My People," and engage in a discussion to appreciate the beauty of communities. Join us in respecting, being responsible, and staying safe.

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Lathrop Intermediate

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  1. Lathrop Intermediate Black History Month Celebration College Prep Period Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

  2. Purpose • SAUSD respects the culture, heritage, and contributions of African-Americans in our community and across the country • To learn about the History of Black History Month • My People by Langston Hughes-acknowledging beauty in one’s own community Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

  3. The Origins of Black History Month • Where? Chicago • When? summer of 1915 • Who? The leader was Dr. Carter G. Woodson. (Harvard University, and an alumnus of the University of Chicago ) • Who else participated? thousands of African Americans from across the country • Why? to see exhibits highlighting the progress their people had made since the destruction of slavery • What happened next? • Dr. Woodson decided to form an organization to promote the scientific study of black life and history, so he met at the Wabash YMCA with A.L. Jackson and formed the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. Dr. Carter G. Woodson a.k.a. the “Father of Black History” Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

  4. Why is February National Black History Month? • Dr. Woodson chose February for reasons of tradition and reform. • Reform: • President Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, 2/12/1809 • Social reformer, Frederick Douglass’s Birthday, 2/14/1818 • Tradition: • Since Lincoln’s assassination in 1865, the black community, along with other Republicans, had been celebrating the fallen President’s birthday • Since the 1890s, black communities across the country had been celebrating Douglass’s. • Well aware of the pre-existing celebrations, Woodson built Negro History Week around traditional days of commemorating the black past. • The 1960s had a dramatic effect on the study and celebration of black history. • In 1976, the Association For The Study of African American Life and History influenced the shift from a week-long Negro History to a month-long Black History celebration. Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

  5. What is Black History Month? • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IThSKYxIjU Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

  6. My People by Langston Hughes, 1923 The night is beautiful, So the faces of my people. The stars are beautiful, So the eyes of my people. Beautiful, also, is the sun. Beautiful, also, are the souls of my people. Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

  7. My People – Discussionby Langston Hughes, 1923 • What does the speaker try to proclaim? • What comparisons do you find in this poem? • What is your interpretation of the poem “My People”? The night is beautiful, So the faces of my people. The stars are beautiful, So the eyes of my people. Beautiful, also, is the sun. Beautiful, also, are the souls of my people. Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

  8. My People • Students: • copy the poem on the left onto page 73 in your agenda, and • work with a partner to fill in the blanks • what things do you find beautiful about YOUR community? The __________ is beautiful, so the __________ of my people. The ___________ is beautiful, so the _________ of my people. Beautiful, also is the ________ Beautiful, also are the _________ of my people. Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

  9. Source • For more information regarding • The History of the Black History Month • The Association for the Study of African American Life and History – Founders of Black History Month • Please visit: http://asalh.org/index.html • www.google.com Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

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