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Written by: Ex Hopson (they, them), a member of Scion’s DEI Committee<\/a> and Executive Recruiter for Scion Executive Search<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

In honor and recognition of Black History Month, our DEI committee has shared their reflections and resources below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2023 Black History Month<\/h3>\n

While Black History Month was observed as early as 1915, it was first formally recognized by a U.S. president in 1976. For an incredible introduction to the generational experiences and histories of Black Americans, the National Museum of African American History & Culture has a virtual exhibit entitled, \u201cMaking a Way Out of No Way,\u201d which can be found here: <\/span>https:\/\/www.searchablemuseum.com\/making-a-way-entrance<\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>Please note, this link directs to\u00a0an\u00a0introductory\u00a0\u201centrance\u201d\u00a0video\u00a0which will auto-play. The full exhibit follows the video with additional themes to click through and learn.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Black Resistance<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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2023\u2019s Black History Month ‘s theme is designated by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). The year’s theme is Black Resistance, which highlights how Black Americans have worked to strengthen their own communities and oppose both historic and systemic inequalities. For more information, please find ASALH\u2019s page on this year\u2019s theme: <\/span>https:\/\/asalh.org\/black-history-themes\/<\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As we know, the systems created for people in the United States were not originally created for all people to succeed and the path to equality for all is\u00a0actively\u00a0being forged.<\/span> The City University of New York\u2019s (CUNY\u2019s) American Social History Production, Inc. (ASHP) also created a page for further learning on the Black Resistance theme, including points of reflection and primary sources of learning:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/ashp.cuny.edu\/historicizing-black-resistance-us<\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In addition, Scion’s DEI committee would like to take the time to both acknowledge and appreciate modern-day leaders in civil rights practicing Black Resistance in accordance with this year\u2019s theme. You can find links to resources highlighting these leaders below:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n