<p>Google stirred a debate after its calendar removed references to Black History Month, Women&rsquo;s History Month, LGBTQ+ holidays and some other events.</p>
<p>The search engine earlier marked the beginning of Black History Month in February and Pride Month in June. However, the events are not visible for the 2025 calendar.</p>
<p>In a statement, the tech giant said that the holidays removed were not &ldquo;sustainable&rdquo; for their model, according to a Guardian report citing Google spokesperson Madison Cushman Veld.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/google-falls-in-line-with-trumps-order-changes-gulf-of-mexico-to-gulf-of-america-8709246">Google falls in line with Trump&rsquo;s order, changes Gulf of Mexico to &lsquo;Gulf of America&rsquo;</a></strong></p>
<p>&ldquo;Some years ago, the Calendar team started manually adding a broader set of cultural moments in a wide number of countries around the world. We got feedback that some other events and countries were missing &ndash; and maintaining hundreds of moments manually and consistently globally wasn&rsquo;t scalable or sustainable,&rdquo; the statement said, the report added.</p>
<p>&ldquo;So in mid-2024 we returned to showing only public holidays and national observances from timeanddate.com globally, while allowing users to manually add other important moments.&rdquo;</p>
<p>The company stated: &ldquo;Google continues to actively celebrate and promote cultural moments as a company in our products,&rdquo; and the change will not affect the future Google Doodles that feature artwork on the homepage during such holidays.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/openai-to-debut-first-super-bowl-ad-joining-rivals-google-and-meta-in-ai-advertising-race-8705611">OpenAI to debut first Super Bowl ad, joining rivals Google and Meta in AI advertising race</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>Google falls in line with Trump&rsquo;s policies</strong></h2>
<p>This comes just weeks after US President Donald Trump assumed office.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Recently, Google fell in line with Donald Trump&rsquo;s executive order by changing the name of Gulf of Mexico to &lsquo;Gulf of America&rsquo; on Monday (Feb 10) for those using its Maps application in the United States.</p>
<p>Trump has also signed an order to revert the name of the highest peak in the US, Denali, back to its former moniker, Mt. McKinley, to which the company would soon comply.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gulf-of-america-or-gulf-of-mexico-how-google-deals-with-controversial-geography-8675623">'Gulf of America' or 'Gulf of Mexico': How Google deals with controversial geography</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>Users criticise the move</strong></h2>
<p>The removal of the holidays has sparked a backlash from the users, who took to its community forum to express their anger with the change.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Embarrassing. Another example of the fast descent into fascism. There's no reason users should have to add these dates themselves. You could have maintained the same list as always,&rdquo; a user wrote. &ldquo;Wonder why it's just now that it has become unsustainable? Y'all had time to add Gulf of America to the map though...despite it only applying to the US.&rdquo;</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/google-maps-to-rename-gulf-of-mexico-as-gulf-of-america-for-us-users-8662129">Google Maps to rename Gulf of Mexico as &lsquo;Gulf of America&rsquo; for US users</a></strong></p>
<p>Another said, &ldquo;This is just disappointing Google. All your Pride Month features, BHM talks, minority forums, etc were all thrown out the window. Looks like all those are for a show only.&rdquo;</p>
<p>&ldquo;It's more than just pride month. They removed Black History Month, Indigenous People Month, Hispanic Heritage,&rdquo; a Google product expert said.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

World | Trending | The search engine earlier marked the beginning of Black History Month in February and Pride Month in June. However, the events are not visible for the 2025 calendar.

Google stirred a debate after its calendar removed references to Black History Month, Women’s History Month, LGBTQ+ holidays and some other events. The search engine earlier marked the beginning of Black History Month in February and Pride Month in June. However, the events are not visible for the 2025 calendar. In a statement, the tech giant said that the holidays removed were not “sustainable” for their model, according to a Guardian report citing Google spokesperson Madison Cushman Veld. Also read | Google falls in line with Trump’s order, changes Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’ “Some years ago, the Calendar team started manually adding a broader set of cultural moments in a wide number of countries around the world. We got feedback that some other events and countries were missing – and maintaining hundreds of moments manually and consistently globally wasn’t scalable or sustainable,” the statement said, the report added. “So in mid-2024 we returned to showing only public holidays and national observances from timeanddate.com globally, while allowing users to manually add other important moments.” The company stated: “Google continues to actively celebrate and promote cultural moments as a company in our products,” and the change will not affect the future Google Doodles that feature artwork on the homepage during such holidays. Also read | OpenAI to debut first Super Bowl ad, joining rivals Google and Meta in AI advertising race Google falls in line with Trump’s policies This comes just weeks after US President Donald Trump assumed office. Recently, Google fell in line with Donald Trump’s executive order by changing the name of Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’ on Monday (Feb 10) for those using its Maps application in the United States. Trump has also signed an order to revert the name of the highest peak in the US, Denali, back to its former moniker, Mt. McKinley, to which the company would soon comply. Also read | 'Gulf of America' or 'Gulf of Mexico': How Google deals with controversial geography Users criticise the move The removal of the holidays has sparked a backlash from the users, who took to its community forum to express their anger with the change. “Embarrassing. Another example of the fast descent into fascism. There's no reason users should have to add these dates themselves. You could have maintained the same list as always,” a user wrote. “Wonder why it's just now that it has become unsustainable? Y'all had time to add Gulf of America to the map though...despite it only applying to the US.” Also read | Google Maps to rename Gulf of Mexico as ‘Gulf of America’ for US users Another said, “This is just disappointing Google. All your Pride Month features, BHM talks, minority forums, etc were all thrown out the window. Looks like all those are for a show only.” “It's more than just pride month. They removed Black History Month, Indigenous People Month, Hispanic Heritage,” a Google product expert said. (With inputs from agencies)

Google sparks criticism by removing Black History Month, Pride Month, other such events from Calendar

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<p><strong>Black History Month 2023:</strong> February is Black history month. Originating in the United States, the annual observance is a four-week-long celebration. Black history month sheds light on the contributions of African-Americans to society in the last 400 years. Historians and the general public neglected the history and importance of African-Americans until the early 20th century. Carter G Woodson, the father of Black history, celebrated the first celebrations of Black history in the second week of February 1926. The week encompassed the birthdays of two significant men who helped abolish slavery in America- President Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Later, the one week became a month, and today, we celebrate Black history month, honouring African-Americans and their contribution to the world.</p>

<p>Here's everything you need to know about the history, importance, and reasons behind the celebration of Black History month in February. If you're looking for Black history month quotes and facts, you are in the right place.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Black history month: History &amp; Importance</h2>

<p>&nbsp;The Father of Black History, Carter G Woodson, was amongst the top scholars who encouraged African-Americans across the United States to rewrite themselves into the history books. Woodson laid the foundation of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) in 1915. The association researched and spread awareness about the achievements of African-Americans and the African diaspora. Within a few years, Black history week became Black history month.</p>

<p>African-American teachers, especially women, played a significant role in shaping Black history month. They established history clubs and hosted lectures to spread awareness. In 1986, the United States congress officially recognised Black history month. Every president since Ronald Reagan issued a Black history month statement.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Black history month 2023: Facts</h2>

<p>Here are some interesting facts about Black history month 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The theme for Black history month 2023 is 'Black resistance.' It observes the "historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms, especially the racial terrorism of lynching, racial pogroms, and police killings," according to asalh.org.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Canada also recognises February as Black history month. However, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Ireland celebrate it in October. In 2014, Ireland only became the fourth nation to celebrate Black history month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the United States Census Bureau, the population of African-Americans in the United States is 48.2 million.</p>

<h2>Black history month 2023: Quotes</h2>

<p>Here are a few quotes for Black history month 2023 from African-American legends who engraved their names in history's golden pages.</p>

<p>"I refuse to accept the view that humankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality. I believe unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word." - <strong>Martin Luther King, Jr.</strong></p>

<p>"If there is no struggle, there is no progress." - <strong>Frederick Douglass</strong></p>

<p>"We all have dreams. To make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline and effort." - <strong>Jesse Owens</strong></p>

<p>"I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear." - <strong>Rosa Parks</strong></p>


Black History Month 2023: February is Black history month. Originating in the United States, the annual observance is a four-week-long celebration. Black history month sheds light on the contributions of African-Americans to society in the last 400 years.

Black History Month 2023: February is Black history month. Originating in the United States, the annual observance is a four-week-long celebration. Black history month sheds light on the contributions of African-Americans to society in the last 400 years. Historians and the general public neglected the history and importance of African-Americans until the early 20th century. Carter G Woodson, the father of Black history, celebrated the first celebrations of Black history in the second week of February 1926. The week encompassed the birthdays of two significant men who helped abolish slavery in America- President Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Later, the one week became a month, and today, we celebrate Black history month, honouring African-Americans and their contribution to the world. Here's everything you need to know about the history, importance, and reasons behind the celebration of Black History month in February. If you're looking for Black history month quotes and facts, you are in the right place. Black history month: History & Importance The Father of Black History, Carter G Woodson, was amongst the top scholars who encouraged African-Americans across the United States to rewrite themselves into the history books. Woodson laid the foundation of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) in 1915. The association researched and spread awareness about the achievements of African-Americans and the African diaspora. Within a few years, Black history week became Black history month. African-American teachers, especially women, played a significant role in shaping Black history month. They established history clubs and hosted lectures to spread awareness. In 1986, the United States congress officially recognised Black history month. Every president since Ronald Reagan issued a Black history month statement. Black history month 2023: Facts Here are some interesting facts about Black history month 2023. The theme for Black history month 2023 is 'Black resistance.' It observes the "historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms, especially the racial terrorism of lynching, racial pogroms, and police killings," according to asalh.org. Canada also recognises February as Black history month. However, the United Kingdom, Netherlands, and Ireland celebrate it in October. In 2014, Ireland only became the fourth nation to celebrate Black history month. According to the United States Census Bureau, the population of African-Americans in the United States is 48.2 million. Black history month 2023: Quotes Here are a few quotes for Black history month 2023 from African-American legends who engraved their names in history's golden pages. "I refuse to accept the view that humankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality. I believe unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word." - Martin Luther King, Jr. "If there is no struggle, there is no progress." - Frederick Douglass "We all have dreams. To make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline and effort." - Jesse Owens "I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear." - Rosa Parks

Black History Month 2023: Why do we celebrate it in February month? History, Importance, Facts & Quotes

<p>US Vice President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris </a>honoured Black history makers by calling them 'visionaries' and 'innovators' during a Black History Month event on Saturday.</p>

<p>Harris, is the first female, Black Vice President of the US of Asian origin. "We celebrate Black History Month in January, in March, in April, and all year round. But, yes, every February we take a time, and a more formal time, to remember and honor those who came before us," she said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-renames-headquarters-to-honour-hidden-figures-scientist-mary-jackson-366612/amp">NASA renames headquarters to honour 'hidden figures' scientist Mary Jackson</a></strong></p>

<p>"They are and were the visionaries. They were the innovators. And why do I say 'innovators,'? Because they had the ability, in their moment in time, to see what can be unburdened by what had been. They were the innovators and, of course, the barrier breakers and, of course, the history makers," Harris said.</p>

<p>She honoured the contributions of Black people during the Black History Month event that was held virtually in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building by Steny Hoyer.</p>

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<p>Hoyer hosted the annual breakfast to celebrate Black History Month with community leaders, elected officials and local residents.</p>

<p>Recalling the start of Black History Month, Hoyer tweeted, "40 years ago, I launched the #MD05 #BHM Breakfast as a way of paying tribute to Black history while looking ahead to a more joyful future. I thank @VP for participating in #BHMCelebration40 &amp; for fighting for lasting changes in our country."</p>

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<p>Thanking the community for their courage and contribution, Harris said it is on their broad shoulders that the nation now proudly stands. "They were clear-eyed about the present and what needed to be done at that moment to create the future for which they had a vision," she said. "And so they told the truth then about what they saw at the time that they lived. And they worked to build a better future, a future unburdened by what had been."</p>

<p>Using the analogy of a relay race, Harris talked about how the previous generations have done their best and passed on the better to their future generations, leaving the baton in "our hands, and what matters is how well we run our portion of the race".</p>

<p>Talking about the pandemic, Harris highlighted the great work of Dr Kizzy Corbett, a Black scientist who helped develop the Moderna vaccine against coronavirus.</p>


US Vice President Kamala Harris honoured Black history makers by calling them 'visionaries' and 'innovators' during a Black History Month event on Saturday. Harris, is the first female, Black Vice President of the US of Asian origin.

US Vice President Kamala Harris honoured Black history makers by calling them 'visionaries' and 'innovators' during a Black History Month event on Saturday. Harris, is the first female, Black Vice President of the US of Asian origin. "We celebrate Black History Month in January, in March, in April, and all year round. But, yes, every February we take a time, and a more formal time, to remember and honor those who came before us," she said. Also read| NASA renames headquarters to honour 'hidden figures' scientist Mary Jackson "They are and were the visionaries. They were the innovators. And why do I say 'innovators,'? Because they had the ability, in their moment in time, to see what can be unburdened by what had been. They were the innovators and, of course, the barrier breakers and, of course, the history makers," Harris said. She honoured the contributions of Black people during the Black History Month event that was held virtually in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building by Steny Hoyer. Mary W. Jackson, one of the ‘Hidden Figures,’ was critical to getting American astronauts into space. She broke barriers at home, persevered, and inspired the next generation of engineers, scientists, and explorers. I’m pleased to see @NASA’s DC headquarters named in her honor. https://t.co/R0eD72COHB — Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) February 26, 2021 × Hoyer hosted the annual breakfast to celebrate Black History Month with community leaders, elected officials and local residents. Recalling the start of Black History Month, Hoyer tweeted, "40 years ago, I launched the #MD05 #BHM Breakfast as a way of paying tribute to Black history while looking ahead to a more joyful future. I thank @VP for participating in #BHMCelebration40 & for fighting for lasting changes in our country." 40 years ago, I launched the #MD05 #BHM Breakfast as a way of paying tribute to Black history while looking ahead to a more joyful future. I thank @VP for participating in #BHMCelebration40 & for fighting for lasting changes in our country. https://t.co/CkndNSdkga pic.twitter.com/wnD8MnjXRQ — Steny (Wear a Mask) Hoyer (@LeaderHoyer) February 27, 2021 × Thanking the community for their courage and contribution, Harris said it is on their broad shoulders that the nation now proudly stands. "They were clear-eyed about the present and what needed to be done at that moment to create the future for which they had a vision," she said. "And so they told the truth then about what they saw at the time that they lived. And they worked to build a better future, a future unburdened by what had been." Using the analogy of a relay race, Harris talked about how the previous generations have done their best and passed on the better to their future generations, leaving the baton in "our hands, and what matters is how well we run our portion of the race". Talking about the pandemic, Harris highlighted the great work of Dr Kizzy Corbett, a Black scientist who helped develop the Moderna vaccine against coronavirus.

'They are and were visionaries': Kamala Harris speaks at Black History Month event

<p>Meghan Markle and Prince Harry surprised a class of&nbsp;young poets&nbsp;to support a cause that's important to them.</p>

<p>The couple surprised the young class of&nbsp;the Los Angeles-based educational group Get Lit - Words Ignite, which uses poetry to increase literacy, empower youth and inspire communities, recently&nbsp;via Zoom. The manager of community outreach for Get Lit - Words Ignite, Mason Granger, shared a screenshot of the sweet surprise on Instagram, with Harry and Meghan both smiling big.</p>

<p>Granger called the moment "surreal."</p>

<p>"Soooo Prince Harry and Meghan dropped into my poetry class on Saturday and kicked it with the Get Lit Players for a multitude of minutes," Granger wrote. "My favorite part of it all was Meghan echoing so many sentiments we've talked about in class, about this particular moment in time/history to be a young person and the ripple effect of a single voice. The root of them deciding to come is because at some point in their lives, they were moved by a poem. And whoever wrote that poem at some point thought to themselves, 'Does this even matter? Is anyone even listening?' And they shared it anyway. Fast forward ripple ripple ripple and these kids get a surprise 45 minute chat with the Prince Harry and Meghan. It was pretty surreal."</p>

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<p>Granger shared that the couple took the time to learn about the kids before surprising them on Zoom.</p>

<p>"My kids shared poems, they asked questions, the kids answered and asked questions back, they responded authentically (they actually read and learned the kids bios I'd sent earlier)," he wrote. "I just want to say that the Get Lit Players are brilliant and 10/10 would recommend The Duke and Duchess of Sussex for your next Zoom poetry practice."<br />
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<p>According to royal reporter Omid Scobie, reported by ET,&nbsp;Harry and Meghan's surprise was in honor of Black History Month.</p>

<p>"A surprise poetry class appearance from the Sussexes in honour of #BlackHistoryMonth," Scobie tweeted alongside a screenshot of the couple. "@GetLitPoet’s initiative helps increase literacy and empower youth at over 100 US schools. Their curriculum helps students learn classic poetry alongside penning and performing their own verses."</p>

<p>Meghan has made it no secret that she has a big appreciation for poetry. Back in March 2017, she took to Twitter to celebrate International Women's Day with a powerful poem by Nayyirah Waheed.<br />
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Meghan captioned a screenshot of the poem about reminding girls of their worth, instead of their beauty, "To always knowing your worth ✨ #IWD." Meghan again quoted a poem by Waheed for Mother's Day in 2019, Instagramming, "My mother was my first country; the first place I ever lived."</p>


Meghan Markle and Prince Harry surprised a class of young poets to support a cause that's important to them. The couple surprised the young class of the Los Angeles-based educational group Get Lit - Words Ignite, which uses poetry to increase literacy, empower youth and inspire communities, recently via Zoom.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry surprised a class of young poets to support a cause that's important to them. The couple surprised the young class of the Los Angeles-based educational group Get Lit - Words Ignite, which uses poetry to increase literacy, empower youth and inspire communities, recently via Zoom. The manager of community outreach for Get Lit - Words Ignite, Mason Granger, shared a screenshot of the sweet surprise on Instagram, with Harry and Meghan both smiling big. Granger called the moment "surreal." "Soooo Prince Harry and Meghan dropped into my poetry class on Saturday and kicked it with the Get Lit Players for a multitude of minutes," Granger wrote. "My favorite part of it all was Meghan echoing so many sentiments we've talked about in class, about this particular moment in time/history to be a young person and the ripple effect of a single voice. The root of them deciding to come is because at some point in their lives, they were moved by a poem. And whoever wrote that poem at some point thought to themselves, 'Does this even matter? Is anyone even listening?' And they shared it anyway. Fast forward ripple ripple ripple and these kids get a surprise 45 minute chat with the Prince Harry and Meghan. It was pretty surreal." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mason Granger (@masongranger) × Granger shared that the couple took the time to learn about the kids before surprising them on Zoom. "My kids shared poems, they asked questions, the kids answered and asked questions back, they responded authentically (they actually read and learned the kids bios I'd sent earlier)," he wrote. "I just want to say that the Get Lit Players are brilliant and 10/10 would recommend The Duke and Duchess of Sussex for your next Zoom poetry practice." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meghan Markle 🔵 (@meghanmarkle_official) × According to royal reporter Omid Scobie, reported by ET, Harry and Meghan's surprise was in honor of Black History Month. "A surprise poetry class appearance from the Sussexes in honour of #BlackHistoryMonth," Scobie tweeted alongside a screenshot of the couple. "@GetLitPoet’s initiative helps increase literacy and empower youth at over 100 US schools. Their curriculum helps students learn classic poetry alongside penning and performing their own verses." Meghan has made it no secret that she has a big appreciation for poetry. Back in March 2017, she took to Twitter to celebrate International Women's Day with a powerful poem by Nayyirah Waheed. Meghan captioned a screenshot of the poem about reminding girls of their worth, instead of their beauty, "To always knowing your worth ✨ #IWD." Meghan again quoted a poem by Waheed for Mother's Day in 2019, Instagramming, "My mother was my first country; the first place I ever lived."

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle surprise a poetry class for Black history month

<p>Musician Nathan Nzanga has marched in Portland, Chicago, and his hometown of Seattle.<br />
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The rapper also has written songs that reflect why he protests, compositions calling for change and telling his story as an African American and as the U.S.-born son of immigrants from Congo. A film starring Nzanga and featuring his music that was released online in January adds his artistic perspective to the social justice movement.<br />
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"I feel like God gave me the gift of being able to tell stories," Nzanga told Reuters, speaking via Zoom from his bedroom in Seattle decorated with posters of such figures as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and Nelson Mandela. "I`m trying to find ways to make sure we see the human in one another."<br />
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The 13-minute film Nzanga made with director Caleb Slain, titled "enough," opens with the song "Truce." Nzanga, now 22, wrote it when he was a teenager at summer camp in 2016.<br />
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Nzanga followed the news between camp activities and learned of the death on July 5, 2016 of Alton Sterling after he was shot in a convenience store by police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. On July 6, a police shooting during a traffic stop in Minnesota killed Philando Castile. On July 7, a gunman killed five law enforcement officers during a demonstration against police brutality in Dallas before being shot and killed after a standoff with police.<br />
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"It seems like every day we add a few more names to the list," Nzanga wrote in "Truce," adding, "I`m scared that I`m the next one that they`ll hit."<br />
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Vanderbilt professor Michael Eric Dyson, whose book "Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America" was also inspired by those July events, told Reuters that Nzanga`s art "forces us to think and reflect in a serious way."<br />
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The film is named for and includes another of Nzanga`s songs, one he wrote following the May 25, 2020 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, who died after he was pinned to the ground by a white police officer, pleading for air until he became unresponsive.<br />
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"Every time something like this happens, we see ourselves in the person that the police decided not to treat like a human," Nzanga said.<br />
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After Steven Cleveland, a professor of ethnic studies and history at California State University East Bay, saw Nzanga`s film, he set out to use "enough" to start conversations about race, violence and policing in classrooms at his university and others across the country.<br />
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"The vision for this is to go into spaces and be able to bring both sides of the story so we can begin to have dialogue and build us up and move us to places where we can get sustainable, transformative change that we need," Cleveland said.<br />
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In "enough," a Black American is seen not in his dying moments, but fully. Nzanga was interviewed once a year as he progressed through school, as part of what started as a documentary project in 2001.<br />
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As a round-faced boy, Nzanga describes bickering with his little brother and relates the time he and his family had to open their bags for searches as they left a shop, while white customers did not. The boy grows into a young man who empathizes with the fear police officers express, but argues that the racism Black people endure is the heart of the matter.<br />
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Nzanga is in full voice in the film, not gasping for air. As he raps in "enough": "Can`t love me if you don`t know me. Can`t know me if you can`t hear me."<br />
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Musician Nathan Nzanga has marched in Portland, Chicago, and his hometown of Seattle. The rapper also has written songs that reflect why he protests, compositions calling for change and telling his story as an African American and as the U.

Musician Nathan Nzanga has marched in Portland, Chicago, and his hometown of Seattle. The rapper also has written songs that reflect why he protests, compositions calling for change and telling his story as an African American and as the U.S.-born son of immigrants from Congo. A film starring Nzanga and featuring his music that was released online in January adds his artistic perspective to the social justice movement. "I feel like God gave me the gift of being able to tell stories," Nzanga told Reuters, speaking via Zoom from his bedroom in Seattle decorated with posters of such figures as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and Nelson Mandela. "I`m trying to find ways to make sure we see the human in one another." The 13-minute film Nzanga made with director Caleb Slain, titled "enough," opens with the song "Truce." Nzanga, now 22, wrote it when he was a teenager at summer camp in 2016. Nzanga followed the news between camp activities and learned of the death on July 5, 2016 of Alton Sterling after he was shot in a convenience store by police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. On July 6, a police shooting during a traffic stop in Minnesota killed Philando Castile. On July 7, a gunman killed five law enforcement officers during a demonstration against police brutality in Dallas before being shot and killed after a standoff with police. "It seems like every day we add a few more names to the list," Nzanga wrote in "Truce," adding, "I`m scared that I`m the next one that they`ll hit." Vanderbilt professor Michael Eric Dyson, whose book "Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America" was also inspired by those July events, told Reuters that Nzanga`s art "forces us to think and reflect in a serious way." The film is named for and includes another of Nzanga`s songs, one he wrote following the May 25, 2020 death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, who died after he was pinned to the ground by a white police officer, pleading for air until he became unresponsive. "Every time something like this happens, we see ourselves in the person that the police decided not to treat like a human," Nzanga said. After Steven Cleveland, a professor of ethnic studies and history at California State University East Bay, saw Nzanga`s film, he set out to use "enough" to start conversations about race, violence and policing in classrooms at his university and others across the country. "The vision for this is to go into spaces and be able to bring both sides of the story so we can begin to have dialogue and build us up and move us to places where we can get sustainable, transformative change that we need," Cleveland said. In "enough," a Black American is seen not in his dying moments, but fully. Nzanga was interviewed once a year as he progressed through school, as part of what started as a documentary project in 2001. As a round-faced boy, Nzanga describes bickering with his little brother and relates the time he and his family had to open their bags for searches as they left a shop, while white customers did not. The boy grows into a young man who empathizes with the fear police officers express, but argues that the racism Black people endure is the heart of the matter. Nzanga is in full voice in the film, not gasping for air. As he raps in "enough": "Can`t love me if you don`t know me. Can`t know me if you can`t hear me."

Music, marching and now a movie: How a young Black artist is pushing for justice in America

Britain's Royal Mail unveiled on Wednesday (September 30) four formerly red postboxes which have been painted black and adorned with images by or of illustrious Black Britons, in a novel way of celebrating Black History Month.

Paint it black: UK postboxes change colour to honour Black Britons

<p>The UK is trying out a distinct way to honour its Black population in view of Black History Month - it is repainting a few of its signature red postboxes!</p>

<p>The red pillar post boxes are considered symbolic of Britain and can be seen on an array of items including postcards.</p>

<p>Earlier, the Royal Mail had decided to choose a postbox each in all constituent territories of the United Kingdom - England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.&nbsp;</p>

<h6><img alt="A pedestrian films a Royal Mail postbox, painted black instead of traditional red, to honour Black Britons, as part of the forthcoming Black History Month, in Brixton, London, Britain, September 30, 2020." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e034de18-d92e-4d3a-b868-4eeaec015df9" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%282%29_109.jpg" /><em>A pedestrian films a Royal Mail postbox, painted black instead of traditional red, to honour Black Britons, as part of the forthcoming Black History Month, in Brixton, London, Britain, September 30, 2020 | Reuters</em><br />
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<p>As visible in the pictures, the top of all postboxes are painted black with a gold rim. These shall remain this way for all of October which is marked as Black History Month.</p>

<p>The postbox in Britain which has been repainted is stationed nearby the Black Cultural Archives heritage centre in South London, which is a hub for the Caribbean community and other Black groups.</p>

<p>In Britain, the postbox features an image of “Queuing at the RA”, a painting by British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare, who is known for art grappling with cultural identity and the remnants of colonialism.</p>

<h6><img alt="A pedestrian films a Royal Mail postbox, painted black instead of traditional red, to honour Black Britons, as part of the forthcoming Black History Month, in Brixton, London, Britain, September 30, 2020" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="323b16e2-3440-4ddf-8111-34d42cbcadd7" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Untitled%20design%20%283%29_77.jpg" /><em>A pedestrian films a Royal Mail postbox, painted black instead of traditional red, to honour Black Britons, as part of the forthcoming Black History Month, in Brixton, London, Britain, September 30, 2020 | Reuters</em></h6>

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<p>Scotland’s black postbox in Glasgow carries the image of Walter Tull, the first Black player to be signed in the city’s soccer team - the Rangers. He was later killed during the First World War.</p>

<p>Cardiff in Wales spots the image of Jamaican nurse Mary Seattle, who cared for soldiers during the Crimean War between 1853-1856.</p>

<p>The postbox in Northern Ireland features the picture of comedian Lenny Henry. The Royal Mail claimed that he was “instrumental in helping a multi-cultural society to embrace multi-cultural comedy".</p>


The UK is trying out a distinct way to honour its Black population in view of Black History Month - it is repainting a few of its signature red postboxes! The red pillar post boxes are considered symbolic of Britain and can be seen on an array of items including postcards.

The UK is trying out a distinct way to honour its Black population in view of Black History Month - it is repainting a few of its signature red postboxes! The red pillar post boxes are considered symbolic of Britain and can be seen on an array of items including postcards. Earlier, the Royal Mail had decided to choose a postbox each in all constituent territories of the United Kingdom - England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. A pedestrian films a Royal Mail postbox, painted black instead of traditional red, to honour Black Britons, as part of the forthcoming Black History Month, in Brixton, London, Britain, September 30, 2020 | Reuters As visible in the pictures, the top of all postboxes are painted black with a gold rim. These shall remain this way for all of October which is marked as Black History Month. The postbox in Britain which has been repainted is stationed nearby the Black Cultural Archives heritage centre in South London, which is a hub for the Caribbean community and other Black groups. In Britain, the postbox features an image of “Queuing at the RA”, a painting by British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare, who is known for art grappling with cultural identity and the remnants of colonialism. A pedestrian films a Royal Mail postbox, painted black instead of traditional red, to honour Black Britons, as part of the forthcoming Black History Month, in Brixton, London, Britain, September 30, 2020 | Reuters Scotland’s black postbox in Glasgow carries the image of Walter Tull, the first Black player to be signed in the city’s soccer team - the Rangers. He was later killed during the First World War. Cardiff in Wales spots the image of Jamaican nurse Mary Seattle, who cared for soldiers during the Crimean War between 1853-1856. The postbox in Northern Ireland features the picture of comedian Lenny Henry. The Royal Mail claimed that he was “instrumental in helping a multi-cultural society to embrace multi-cultural comedy".

UK paints its signature postboxes black in honour of Black History Month

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