There s No American History Without Black History. It s Time to Rewrite the History Books.
Educator and activist Ilyasah Shabazz breaks down the necessary reforms and how the next generation can carry on the legacy of her parents, Dr. Betty Shabazz and Malcolm X. Courtesy Ilyasah Shabazz
Growing up, I remember a statue in the house, probably about six feet tall. Beautifully carved, it depicted a woman with a basket on her head, walking hand in hand with a child. Seamlessly multi-tasking, she was carrying, caring, and moving forward. My mother made sure her six daughters knew about the contributions women, Islam, and the African Diaspora made to the world. We lived in a household with an instinctive educational curriculum. It wasn’t overt or formal, but rather a continuous flow of love and knowledge. Because of these teachings, my sisters and I had a solid sense of ourselves. We loved ourselves.
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