Episode 366: Jarvis Givens Explores the History of Black History Month
Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Jarvis R. Givens, author of I'LL MAKE ME A WORLD: The 100-Year Journey of Black History Month. In the interview, Givens not only discussed the importance of Carter G. Woodson, the founder of Black History Month, and other important figures, but also the role of teachers in providing guidance and inspiration for young black students. He also wrote in his book that "preserving the history of black communities and culture is not just the work of historians but of all members of the community. Givens also explained that Woodson "created the…
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