Celebrating Black Innovation and Joy in Black History Month

<p dir="ltr">Black History Month often curtails the true scope of Black history to a few key periods of time, but Black history is much more than the history of enslavement or the Civil Rights Movement.</p> <p dir="ltr">Black history is full of innovation and joy, and it’s being made all around us.</p> <p dir="ltr">Erica and India discuss the importance of recognizing and celebrating Black joy during Black History Month, and all year long.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>In this discussion:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why it’s vital to recognize the throughline of innovation and joy in Black history in America</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why it’s necessary to amplify Black innovators and creators working in spaces outside of music, movies, or sports</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why allies need Black friends, not just educators</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to witness, support, and share Black joy</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Listen to POTP Episde 94. <a href= "https://pauseontheplay.com/potp/ep94?rq=94">Celebrating Black Joy for Black History Month</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Learn more about <a href= "https://ronfinley.com/">Ron Finley, the Gangsta Gardener</a></p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Ready to dive deeper?</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Podcasts, books and articles are the places that we start, but they have to become a part of how you take action, part of how you learn and unlearn so that you can live, lead, and love in a more equitable way.</p> <p dir="ltr">You can support change, break barriers, and vote with your dollars via a financial contribution to the Pause on the Play® podcast. Your contribution goes towards podcast production, show notes, and article writing expenses n