Catégorie : Black History Month

One month, one sculpture : Celebrating the Paris Olympics, « Salon » by Alison Saar

The opening of the Paris Summer Olympics in 2024 marked the unveiling of a new public artwork by Saar in the Charles-Aznavour Garden on the city’s Avenue des Champs-Élysées. The monument, titled The Salon, depicts a Black woman holding an olive branch and a golden flame, surrounded by a circle of chairs that viewers are welcome to sit upon. It

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Option LCE anglais : Les 3e explorent l’histoire de Rosa Parks dans l’adaptation théâtrale « Tired of giving in ».

Ce vendredi 9 février, les élèves de 3e en option LCE anglais ont assisté avec leur assistante américaine à une adaptation théâtrale en anglais de la vie de Rosa Parks, proposée par une compagnie anglophone. Pendant 1h30, la même troupe que celle du spectacle sur Mandela a interprété et chanté la vie remarquable de Rosa Parks. Nos élèves ont pu

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Video (cycle 3) – Rosa Parks (1913-2005, USA)

Un épisode de l’émission “Quelle histoire!” sur TV5 Monde (FR) qui vous présente la vie de Rosa Parks, ‘la mère du mouvement des des droits civiques’ et comment son refus de changer de siège a modifié l’histoire des USA pour toujours. Soyez curieux, rendez-vous sur la chaîne de l’émission pour découvrir les portraits d’autres artisans de la paix.

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One month, one sculpture : Rosa Parks Memorial

There are more than 10 Rosa Parks memorials in the United States. The statue, by artist Jay Warren, depicts Parks sitting on a bus seat, with the inscription, “You must never be fearful of what you are doing when it is right.” The statue is a reminder for all of the children and grandchildren who continue to benefit from the

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Video – Carter G. Woodson, the man behind Black History Month

« In February 1926, Carter G. Woodson sent out a press release announcing the first African American History Week. He chose February because the month contained the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two prominent men whose historic achievements African Americans already celebrated. (Lincoln’s birthday was February 12; Douglass, who was formerly enslaved, hadn’t known his actual birthday, but

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Video – Yolanda Renee King, MLK’s 15-year-old granddaughter, is ready to pursue her grandfather’s dream

Yolanda Renee King, the only grandchild of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, reflects on her family’s legacy in her first children’s book, « We Dream a World. » Yolanda Renee never got the chance to meet her grandfather, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., assassinated in 1968. However, she is one of the countless activists inspired by his actions.

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One month, one sculpture : « The Embrace », a striking MLK’s memorial to capture the feeling of Love

Located in the oldest public park in the US, The Embrace is a 20-foot-tall monument in Boston by artist Hank Willis Thomas, two sets of bronze arms forever locked in a hug, representing Coretta Scott King and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., captured during an intimate moment in 1964 when Dr. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Harriet Tubman – Icon of Courage

Here is a song about one of the greatest American heroes: Harriet Tubman. She fought for liberty and helped thousands of people to escape slavery. Disclaimer: For educational purposes only From the motion picture HARRIET, the Original Song « STAND UP » is written by Joshuah Brian Campbell & Cynthia Erivo. « Stand Up » – Official Lyric Video – Performed by Cynthia Erivo

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Black History Month 2023 celebrates Black Resistance

Black History Month, also known as African American History Month,  is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a

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Marvel celebrates Black History Month

Each February, Black History Month commemorates the events and people that have helped shape African American culture. In the Marvel Universe, super heroes come in every gender, shape, size, and color : what counts is the measure of their heart! For Black History Month, let’s celebrate some of our favorite Black Super Heroes.

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