UpdatedTue, Feb 23, 2021 at 3:17 am ET
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(Dr. Du Bois was a Black sociologist, socialist, historian, civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist, author, writer, and editor.)
On Friday, February 19, 2021, Weequahic High school in Newark, NJ will commemorate Black History Month with the raising of the Black Liberation Flag. This will be the nineteenth year the school and community have organized the ceremony. It is an effort to recognize the importance of Black history and Black History Month.
The Black Liberation flag was created by the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) on August 13, 1920 during its month-long convention at nMadison Square Garden in New York City. Its purpose was to symbolize Black empowerment. The UNIA-ACL was founded by the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey in July 20, 1914. He was a Blackman from Jamaica.
Black History Month is a time to remember, reflect and celebrate the many contributions people of the Black diaspora have made throughout American history.
ORLANDO – The Orlando Magic invite all Central Floridians and beyond to Walk With Us as the team celebrates February as Black History Month with a variety of activities tipping off on Wednesday, February 3 when the Magic will feature the first of four virtual town halls from 11 a.m. – noon featuring Magic player Michael Carter-Williams, Magic Head Coach Steve Clifford, Magic CEO Alex Martins and Magic Chief Diversity Officer Esu Ma at. The first town hall will focus on the state of diversity, equity and inclusion within the Orlando Magic and Loyal Blue members, Magic staff, fans, community and team partners are invited to join. The Magic will host one virtual town hall per week featuring different topics (full list of town halls and topics below).