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HOW MUCH
DO YOU KNOW
ABOUT HISTORY
TRUE BLACK HISTORY IS BEING SUPPRESSED AND FIGHTING
TO BE TOLD AS HOMESCHOOL PARENTS WE CAN WIN THIS
FIGHT BY EDUCATING OUR OWN AT HOME THERE IS SO MUCH
EXPLORATION IN BLACK HISTORY THAT STUDENTS CAN GAIN
A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE WITH JUST THAT SUBJECT ALONE.
THE BLACK ACADEMY INSTITUTE AND 12 TRIBES ACADEMY
WILL HELP YOU TO UNLOCK OUR TRUE HISTORY
Public schools have a long history of suppressing black history.
This is done in several ways, but one of the most com-
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many Black families don't feel supported
by the school system. They
don't see their history or culture represented
in the curriculum, and they
don't feel like their children are safe at
school.
THE NEED FOR MORE
REPRESENTATION OF AFRICAN-
AMERICAN HISTORY IN PUBLIC
EDUCATION
Black children must see themselves
in their history books. They should be
taught about the great contributions of
people who look like them. However,
that's different from what is happening
in public education.
Black history is often reduced to a few
token paragraphs. Or, it's presented
so that white students can understand
tory, which can lead to a misrepresentation
of important figures and events.
However, homeschooling allows parents
to supplement or replace standard
educational materials with more
accurate content.
Parents can use African American
History Month to expand on the standard
curriculum and provide a more
holistic view of black history. This can
include exposing children to primary
sources, such as speeches, poetry,
and music from the Civil Rights Movement,
and discussing how black history
has been suppressed or erased
from public memory.
BENEFITS OF HOMESCHOOLING
IN TEACHING A COMPLETE
HISTORY OF BLACK PEOPLE
who want to give their children a more
accurate history of black people. These
resources include books, websites, and
even online courses. By taking advantage
of these resources, homeschooling
parents can ensure that their children
receive a complete education
about black history.
THE IMPORTANCE AND IMPACT
OF SHARING TRUE HISTORY
WITH STUDENTS
You might be wondering why it's important
that we share true history with students,
not the remnants or altered versions
often found in public schools. And
the answer is simple: because knowledge
is power.
If students are only given a partial or
skewed view of history, they're not get-
mon is through the erasure or alteration of black history.
The good news is that there are alternatives to public
schools, and one of the best is homeschooling. Home-
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it better. That's why it's so important
for homeschools to shine a light on
true history.
Homeschooling has become increasingly
popular in recent years, and for
a good reason. Homeschooling pro-
ting the full picture. And with the full picture,
they will be able to make informed
decisions and understand the world
schools can help ensure that black history is taught in its
Curriculums need to incorporate the
vides several benefits that public
around them as fully as they can.
true form, without the distortion and manipulation often
found in public schools. If you're considering homeschooling
your child or are interested in black history and its suppres-
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humanity of Blackness. Black history
courses should be part of the social
studies curriculum. This is the only
schools cannot offer. One of the most
important benefits is the ability to provide
a more complete and accurate
By sharing true history with students,
we can help to empower them. They'll
feel like they have a voice and that their
sion in public schools, read on.
way to ensure that all students have a
history of black people.
story matters. We can inspire them to
chance to learn about this important
In public schools, the history of black
change the world for the better. So, if
The Public School System Has Suppressed
Black History. You may be
wondering why, when Black Lives Matter
is such a prevalent movement, we're
discussing the suppression of Black
schools, and legislation in several
states prevents educators from teaching
about racism and bias. This leaves
Black students without a sense of identity
or belonging in the school system.
TRUE BLACK HISTORY UNCOVERED
1. WHICH OF US EVER
UNDERTAKES LABORIOUS
PHYSICAL EXERCISEE
part of American history.
HOW HOMESCHOOLS PROVIDE
AN OPPORTUNITY TO TEACH
TRUE HISTORY
people is often relegated to a few
short paragraphs in textbooks. This
does a great disservice to both black
children and children of other races.
By contrast, homeschooling parents
you're a homeschooler, don't be afraid
to shine a light on true history. It's important
to work that can have a lasting
impact on students.
history in public schools. It seems
counterintuitive. But the sad reality is
that this is an ongoing issue that has
been going on for centuries. Black his-
As a result, they are less likely to graduate
and more likely to end up in prison.
Public schools are failing to motivate
more Black families to homeschool
2. FROM IT BUT WHO HAS ANY
RIGHT TO FIND FAULT WITH A MAN
WHO
Homeschooling provides a unique opportunity
to teach black history more
meaningfully and accurately.
Public school curriculums often lack
have the opportunity to provide their
children with a more complete and accurate
history of black people.
Several excellent resources are avail-
tory is often erased or altered in public
their children. This is partly because
3. HAS NO ANNOYING
pressure to teach accurate black his-
able to homeschooling parents who
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