Short Videos & lessons - Black History Month
It’s Black History Month and so I thought I’d share some short yet impactful videos, information and lessons with you.
Here’s a video of Lorenzo, speaking about racism in Canada (3 mins): https://youtu.be/HVFlAr3fQSU
A perfect time to discuss hidden prejudices we may have. What happens when we admit our biases?
Then there’s an essay: Slavery’s Long Destructive Legacy (http://www.thestar.com/opinion/2007/03/24/slaverys_long_destructive_lega...) where you can find this statement by Jean-Jacques Rousseau:
“Africans were born free, yet everywhere they were enslaved.” This enslavement essentially ejected African slaves from the human community (an effective conversation starter)
A riveting account of The Underground Railroad by Michael Williams (former Much Music Vj) (4 mins):
Inspire them with this video of Jean Augustine - Canada’s first black female MP: https://youtu.be/wMxa7AbhGbw
Finally, explore Nelson Mandela’s impact on apartheid and our comprehensive account of all that he did throughout this life to battle oppression through peaceful demonstrations. Then discuss whether peaceful strategies work.
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Wishing you an inspired month!
Jodi Derkson
BC Regional Director of Educational Programs
604.767.2139
