While today is the last day of Black History Month, we must never stop elevating and celebrating the contributions of millions of Black people.
Black history is American history, and we have the opportunity to make sure this is never forgotten. But it’s going to take all of us, John.
Unfortunately, while Black history is American history, we currently have legislators actively trying to censor what is taught in schools around diversity in our classrooms and the experiences of diverse communities who helped shape our state’s history.
TFN is pledging to celebrate Black History Month all year long by being intentional about uplifting the contributions of all Texans.
We pledge to advocate for:
- Teaching the truth about the contributions of diverse communities in our public schools
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Combatting our maternal mortality crisis—we know Black women and Black people who give birth are twice as likely as white people, and four times as likely as Hispanic people, to die from pregnancy and childbirth
- Addressing environmental racism by advocating for clean air and water in every community
Continue celebrating Black History Month with us! You can advocate for the issues that impact your community by either attending our upcoming “Gone to TX Lege” Advocacy Day and making your voice heard at the Capitol or by joining our #TeachTheTruth campaign for opportunities to ensure our kids are free to learn at the State Board of Education.
