35 min

The Origins and Importance of Black History Month with Samuel W. Black Among Neighbors Podcast

    • Personal Journals

This week Andy and Barbara discuss the importance of Black History and how Black History should be seen as American History. They are then joined by Samuel W. Black, the Director of the African American Program at Senator John Heinz History Center. He shares his knowledge of the origins of Black History Month and how Americans can use this month as an example of learning about other cultures that are ingrained in the American experience.

This week Andy and Barbara discuss the importance of Black History and how Black History should be seen as American History. They are then joined by Samuel W. Black, the Director of the African American Program at Senator John Heinz History Center. He shares his knowledge of the origins of Black History Month and how Americans can use this month as an example of learning about other cultures that are ingrained in the American experience.

35 min