Above and Beyond Black History Month
Participant Toolkit
Created for participants of the Above and Beyond Black History Month Meetup. Materials can be used beyond that purpose as long as you cite Tamisha Williams and Chéleah Googe.
If you’re joining us and you’re not an educator in a traditional classroom setting, don’t stress.
Instead, adjust the reflection and discussion questions below to your role/setting.
Reflection and Discussion Questions
How are you currently integrating Black history/culture/joy into your classroom beyond Black History Month?
Honoring history
Celebrating contributions
Uplifting resistance
Increasing awareness
What are some challenges to incorporating Black history/culture/joy throughout the school year?
Consider the hurdles, barriers, or gatekeepers
Where do you have agency and decision making power? What’s your sphere of control/influence?
Who can you collaborate with regarding this work?
Within your school community?
Beyond your school community?
Are there any gatekeepers you can bring in?
Given your sphere of control, what’s one new way you want to integrate Black history/culture/joy into your practice beyond Black History Month?
Your Facilitators/Content Creators
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Chéleah Googe
cheleah@workbeyondthework.com
https://www.workbeyondthework.com/
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Tamisha Williams
info@tamishawilliams.com
https://tamishawilliams.com
You don’t need to have downloaded the calendar + workbook to engage in this meetup. But if you’re looking for ways to deepen your learning and engage in ongoing reflection, we suggest this resource.
The Above & Beyond Black History Month calendar is a resource for educators committed to creating more equitable school communities for our students. Each day, there is a new opportunity for educators to take a deeper dive into the experiences of Black folks through the work (and #werk) of Black folks. This resource amplifies Black voices and centers Black joy. Each day, explore a new theme, person(s) or concept that can be amplified in your classroom, home, and beyond. Each Saturday features an action item for you to put your learning into practice. Each Sunday features a thoughtful curated reflection question to support your personal and professional growth.