Black History Month
February is #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to honor the incredible contributions of Black leaders who have paved the way for equity and justice. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. envisioned a 'Beloved Community'—a world where everyone has access to dignity, equity, and opportunity. At Habitat, we strive to make this vision a reality through affordable homeownership. #BelovedCommunity #HabitatForHumanity #BlackLeaders #AffordableHousing
Resources for Black History Month
This is a wonderful selection of books, events, and audio resources that honor Black History Month. We invite you to explore and find inspiration in these enriching materials.
Read
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop.org (Offering a 5% discount for first-time subscribers this month only) | Google Play Audio Book
Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby
Amazon | Christianbook.com (Offering free shipping and 10% off for orders over $35 this month only)
I’m Still Here by Austin Channing Brown
Watch
13th available on Netflix
Stamped from the Beginning available on Netflix
Watch PBS Special on YouTube
Watch on YouTube
LISTEN
Listen on YouTube
Code Switch - from NPR
Listen on YouTube)
LEARN
on habitat.org
on Colorado’s Encyclopedia
on Culture Digital Learning Lab
VISIT
in Denver
near Pinecliff, west(ish) of Boulder
from the early 1900s (Weld County)
SHARE
Connect with someone to discuss what you learned during the month of February.
Talk to your parents or grandparents about their experiences with race in their lifetime.
Talk with your children about their experiences and hopes for the future.
PRAY
INCLUSIVE BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES IN OUR COMMUNITY
Maker General (on Main St, Longmont)
Mateo (French restaurant in Boulder)
Ras Kassas (Ethiopian restaurant in Lafayette)
Raglin (restaurant in Gunbarrel)
Big Daddy’s Texas BBQ (food truck at Rayback Collective in Boulder)
Johns Auto Care (Auto repair in Boulder)
Brooklyn Barber Academy (Barbershop in Boulder)
New Orleans Chefs (catering - online)
If you live in or near, or want to go to Denver…click the button below for more details - a resource from 303 Magazine.
***Disclaimer: Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley provides these links for informational purposes and convenience. These links do not constitute an endorsement by St. Vrain Habitat or any of the products, services, or opinions presented in the above source materials. St. Vrain Habitat bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external sites or for that of subsequent links. There are many sites out there to purchase a product listed above, but we simply cannot list them all. Thank you for understanding.