The Importance of Knowing One’s History

Amanda remembers the whispers as she passed through the crowded hallways of her school. Being one of only ten black students in her private school always placed walls between her and the other students. Each time she took a chance at making friends, the girls pushed her away. She felt alone, with no one she could depend on if she needed help.

One day, after being bullied for her color, she told her mother, Linda, that she hated being black. Linda responded that Amanda should always stand tall with her head held high because she came from a people with a proud legacy in this country.

Linda began sharing bits of Black history with her daughter daily, until Amanda came to appreciate the strength and courage of her ancestors. Amanda began to comprehend that the prosperous life she enjoyed derived from the efforts of brave men and women whose stories are often absent from the history books.

Written for MLMM Monday Wordle #445 from Pensitivity 101. The twelve prompts are in bold letters. I wrote this post not to be political, but as I worry about efforts to downplay or destroy black history lessons in our schools in the United States.

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