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In the month of
February,
our SIRS solutions spotlight
Black History Month
from their unique perspectives.
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SIRS Knowledge Source®
Commemorating African-American history, heritage, culture, accomplishments and contributions.
African-American author and teacher Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, who is considered to be the "Father of Black History," established the first Negro History Week in 1926. Fifty years later, on the nation's bicentennial, this celebration of African-American heritage was extended to the entire month of February.
A commemoration of the historical, cultural and contemporary roles of African Americans in the United States, Black History Month aspires to educate the nation on topics significant to the African-American experience, including slavery, segregation, and the civil-rights movements. Tribute is paid to leaders, politicians, martyrs, soldiers, artists, authors, and heroes whose remarkable achievements in their respective fields represent the tragedies, triumphs and continuing struggles of the African-American community.
In honor of Black History Month, February's Spotlight of the Month profiles renowned African Americans of both past and present and reflects on African-American history and culture. Articles and Web sites include:
ARTICLES
1. The Obama Story: The Improbable Journey
2. Toni Morrison: When She Speaks, America Listens
3. The Color of Opportunity: Black Women--The Unfinished Agenda
4. Martin Luther King's Dream Lives on 40 Years After His Death
5. Harlem to Antarctica for Science, and for Pupils
WEB SITE
African American World
Read more articles from our Spotlights by logging on to our SIRS Knowledge Source® feature page. Note that the new month's content will not appear until the first of the new month.
SIRS Discoverer®
In February 1976, Americans celebrated the first Black History Month, formerly observed as Negro History Week. Black History Month remains a celebration of African Americans and their history, culture, and heritage. People across the nation honor and learn about the vital role of African Americans in shaping the country's past and present.
From slavery through the civil-rights movement, from the courageous efforts of Harriet Tubman to the political triumphs of Barack Obama, African Americans and their history and accomplishments have helped to shape American history.
This month, the SIRS Discoverer Spotlight of the Month pays tribute to these significant events, noteworthy African Americans, and more, in such articles and Web sites as:
ARTICLES
1. Wings of Glory: Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site Honors Those Who Soared...
2. Obama Elected 44th U.S. President
3. When Black Baseball Players Had a League of Their Own
4. Wilma Rudolph: A Story of Determination
5. African-American Leaders Vol. 2: Glossary and Brief Biographies
WEB SITE
Black History Timeline
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articles from the Spotlight of the Month by logging on to SIRS Discoverer®.
Monthly Events/Holidays
- Making Valentines: A Tradition in America
Source: American Antiquarian Society (AAS)
Summary: "'Making Valentines: A Tradition in America' is designed to show the evolution of the Valentine's Day card. This exhibition is drawn, in part, from an original display created by AAS staff member Audrey Zook in 1985. It includes a select group of Valentine's Day cards belonging to the Society." (AAS)
- Presidents' Day
Source: Penryn Elementary School District
Summary: This site tells about the lives of two of America's greatest presidents: George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Spotlight of the Month topics are selected mainly from
Chase's Calendar of Events. Articles are also accessible within the main database and remain in our SIRS newsletter archives for one year.
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