To: Mayor Bill deBlasio, Mayor of New York City and New York City Council
Teach Black History in our Public Schools
Children of all colors could learn and draw inspiration from the noble struggles, positive experiences and unique achievements of the descendants of slavery in America, many of whom rose to become some of the nation's trailblazers in science, literature, commerce, technology and the arts.
Why is this important?
It is essential that children who grow up in this multi-racial society have an understanding of and familiarity with the unique history of race relations and the heroic struggle for equal rights and equal opportunity that Black Americans have experienced. This enrichment of the curriculum can only help to motivate young people and create bridges of empathy and understanding. Sixty years after the historic Brown vs. the Board of Education decision, the schools in NYC still don't provide culturally relevant education for children of color.