Black History Month was established in 1976 by President Gerald Ford, declaring that U.S. citizens \u201cseize the opportunity to honour the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavour throughout our history.\u201d<\/p>\n
Why not plan 2018\u2019s Black History month with a few artists and party suppliers<\/a>?<\/p>\n African Music and Dance\/Carnival<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for something that\u2019s more captivating and engaging, try including an African Music or Dance group in your school assembly. Many traditional African musicians use drums and\/or koras (a 21-stringed instrument made from a large gourd) to create beautiful and fascinating music. Some groups enhance the experience with griots, which are West Africans musicians, poets, and storytellers.<\/p>\n Storytellers<\/p>\n Professional storytellers have the unique ability to take a subject and weave it into a tale that grabs the audience and doesn\u2019t let go. Most children love hearing stories, and you can add an historical twist with the right storyteller. Bring your Black History assembly to life with a storyteller that can share about the inspirational lives of Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and more.<\/p>\n Poets.<\/p>\n Poets: take social, political, emotional, and historical issues and form them into powerful poetry. You can speak with them ahead of time to see if they have material that fits the message you\u2019d like to convey, and some may even be able to create new material for your students. These speakers would probably work better with older students, such as junior high or high schoolers, since the performances can be intense or contain complex symbolism.<\/p>\n Tribute Artists<\/p>\n There\u2019s no doubt that history is filled with amazing musicians and singers from the last several decades, so why not highlight them during your Black History Month assembly? Bring a tribute artists to your students and let them experience some \u201cnew\u201d music! In the days where iTunes rule, a tribute performance can bring the past to life for them. Shake up the usual routine with a tribute to the \u201cVelvet Voice of Our Time\u201d Nat King Cole, the king of soul Ray Charles, or the power of Diana Ross. Your students will definitely find inspiration in the legacy that these artists have left behind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Black History Month was established in 1976 by President Gerald Ford, declaring that U.S. citizens \u201cseize the opportunity to honour the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavour throughout our history.\u201d Why not plan 2018\u2019s Black … Continue reading