Tag: black history

• Celebrating Black History: Martin Luther King Jr.

  

  This article is just one in a series celebrating Black individuals, groups & events throughout the month of February in honour of Black History Month. While there are numerous Black leaders & activists that have made real change, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is undoubtedly one of the most significant. Background Martin Luther King Jr.…

  Saige Friedman

  February 21, 2021

  Black History Month Spotlights, History & Holidays, Politics & Policy

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• Celebrating Black History: Beyoncé

  

  This article is just one in a series celebrating Black individuals, groups & events throughout the month of February in honour of Black History Month. While there are numerous significant Black artists, Beyonce is the Queen and therefore has earned her own article. Early Life & Destiny’s Child Beyoncé Knowles (Beyoncé) was born on September…

  Saige Friedman

  February 15, 2021

  Black History Month Spotlights, Entertainment

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• Celebrating Black History: Riots That Rocked A Nation (1921-1992)

  

  This article is just one in a series celebrating Black individuals, groups & events throughout the month of February in honour of Black History Month. While there are numerous significant riots, protests, and massacres throughout history in North America, this article showcases 5 of the most significant and violent events. Tulsa Race Massacre 1921 Figure…

  Saige Friedman

  February 5, 2021

  Black History Month Spotlights, History & Holidays, Politics & Policy

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• Celebrating Black History: Fashion Designers Through the Ages

  

  This article is just one in a series celebrating Black individuals & groups throughout the month of February in honour of Black History Month. While there are numerous men & women throughout history in North America that have made fashion history, this article includes a showcase of 5 of these trailblazers. Ann Lowe “I love…

  Saige Friedman

  February 2, 2021

  Black History Month Spotlights, Fashion, History & Holidays

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• Celebrating Black History: Women in Politics

  

  This article is just one in a series celebrating Black individuals & groups throughout the month of February in honour of Black History Month. While there are numerous women throughout history in North America that have made political change, this article includes a showcase of 5 of these trailblazers. Kamala Harris Figure 1 – Kamala…

  Saige Friedman

  February 1, 2021

  Black History Month Spotlights, History & Holidays, Politics & Policy

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• Celebrating Black History Month: A Month of Remembrance

  

  The Sustainable Switch is a fierce champion for equal rights, diversity, inclusion, and lifelong learning. As such, we will be posting a series of articles showcasing Black individuals and groups throughout North American history in honour of Black History Month. Black History Month (BHM) is a time to reflect on North American history and to…

  Saige Friedman

  February 1, 2021

  Black History Month Spotlights, History & Holidays

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