Things we remember. I remember going to school in the 1960s. I believe integration was just starting in Forsyth county. Our school librarian in midyear was switched out from a caucasian lady to a remarkable black lady. She was not just a librarian, she was a teacher and she had assignments for us. Never had a librarian given out actual work, a project, to be completed and reported on at our subsequent weekly class library meeting time. It must have been Black History month as I was assigned George Washing Carver. I was truly amazed to learn that there were black scientists and influential black Americans. It was an eye opening lesson for a young child, one I still remember to this day. I thank the black librarian for exposing me to aspects of history which unlikely would have been covered in our regular classes, and for making me aware that all people are capable of great achievement in our country.
Things we remember. I remember going to school in the 1960s. I believe integration was just starting in Forsyth county. Our school librarian in midyear was switched out from a caucasian lady to a remarkable black lady. She was not just a librarian, she was a teacher and she had assignments for us. Never had a librarian given out actual work, a project, to be completed and reported on at our subsequent weekly class library meeting time. It must have been Black History month as I was assigned George Washing Carver. I was truly amazed to learn that there were black scientists and influential black Americans. It was an eye opening lesson for a young child, one I still remember to this day. I thank the black librarian for exposing me to aspects of history which unlikely would have been covered in our regular classes, and for making me aware that all people are capable of great achievement in our country.
Paising observance of MLK Day???? Black history month?
We must overtly resist.
Thanks Mick