5 Great Books for Black History and I Love to Read Month
Embrace the lives, minds, and journeys created by some pretty amazing Black women in honor of both I Love to Read Month and Black History Month....
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Embracing Black History in #RochMN: Early Black Medical Professionals
We honor the achievements of these early Black medical professionals who persevered in a time when society and the field of medicine were set against them at nearly every turn....
Embracing Black History Month in Rochester MN: The Mendenhalls
In 1965, education brought the first Black educators to Rochester, MN in the husband-wife teaching duo of Rodney and Virginia Mendenhall....
Embracing Black History in Rochester MN | John Hardy
by Blair Sharp
Since John Hardy opened the doors in 1972, the barbeque restaurant has always been a popular eatery in Rochester....
Embracing Black History in #RochMN – George W. Gibbs Jr.
by Blair Sharp
Gibbs’ fortitude during the trek to the icy South Pole paid off and at age 22 he was given the honor of being first to step off the ship. George...
Raising Anti-Racists: Books to Encourage Open Conversation
by Megan Toney
One suggestion for parents in reading these amazing books to young children, is to read the Author’s Notes before launching into the book with your child. They are chock full...
Events Observing Black History Month in #RochMN
by Blair Sharp
Black History Month events in Rochester MN....
An Interview With Grandma: Motherhood & Racism
by Hannah
There might not be signs above water fountains, but racism still exists. It is so important to teach our children to love all people....