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Black History Month Quotes. "We have to talk about liberating minds as well as liberating society." — Angela Davis, activist and philosopher. "Believe in yourself, learn, and never stop wanting ...
To celebrate Black History Month, here are 120 quotes to remember. 120 Black History Month Quotes. ... Related: Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes 11. “If there is no struggle, there is no progress
28. “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” —Shirley Chisholm 29. “It’s not the load that breaks you down; it’s the way you carry it.” —Lena Horne 30.
Carter G. Woodson. Carter Godwin Woodson (December 19, 1875 – April 3, 1950) [ 1] was an American historian, author, journalist, and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). He was one of the first scholars to study the history of the African diaspora, including African-American history.
Confederate History Month. Confederate History Month is a month designated by seven state governments in the Southern United States for the purpose of recognizing and honoring the Confederate States of America. April has traditionally been chosen, as Confederate Memorial Day falls during that month in many of these states.
Remembrance Day (11 November) is a national holiday in France and Belgium. It commemorates the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany at Compiègne, France, for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front, which took effect at 11:00 am—the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month."
12. “My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”. – Desmond Tutu. 13. “History has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own ...
Siblings Day. Siblings Day is a holiday recognized in parts of the United States and Canada on April 10, [ 2 ] and as Brothers and Sisters Day on May 31 in Europe. It honours the relationship of brothers and sisters of all ages. Unlike Mother's Day and Father's Day, it is not federally recognized in the United States, though the Siblings Day ...