What do you think is the importance of
learning about black history?
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Knowing where we come from and knowing how important our people are in all walks of life. |
Carlos Brown
Consultant
Cambridge |
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So we know what our people have done for us in the past. |
Genesis
Student
Brockton |
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So you know your ancestors. |
Nicole
Student
Dorchester |
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To see that progress can be made, that no matter what society throws at you, you can rise above it and triumph.
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Ethan Johnson
Computer Consultant
Jamaica Plain |
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It’s important because a lot of us don’t really know how angry we should be. We don’t understand what a disadvantage we’re at.
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Bennie Bernard
Artist
Dorchester |
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I don’t think it’s just black history. It’s American history. We did more to build this country than white people did.
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Angela Fernandes
Student
Roxbury
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