The following articles range in perspective. These are articles we loved or learned
from, they are local and national, or they've made us think or provoked discussion.
What did you learn this Black History Month? We'd love for you to share with us!
by Paul Suellentrop, Wichita State
- The 1958 protest returned to the spotlight in 2021 with coverage from NBC's morning show, hosted by Wichita native Sheinelle Jones.
- The sit-in is recognized as the one of the leading events of the Civil Rights Movement and the first of its kind led by students.
by Jonathan Franklin, NPR
- Originally Negro History Week, the purpose of the celebration was to widen Americans' awareness through teaching Black history in public schools.
- February was chosen as the month to celebrate because it is the month Abraham Lincoln's and Frederick Douglass's birthdays.
by The Association for the Study of African American Life and History
- Due to discrimination in many major providers or institutions, Black people have historically relied on mutual aid and cooperation to receive cutting-edge healthcare.
- There is now more representation in healthcare and programming (even children's programming like Doc McStuffins), but there is still more progress to be made.