Why do we need a Black History Museum?
By Hewitt R. Joyner Jr.
Who are we? Where are we? Does anyone outside of the African American Community understand our plight? Do People in the community understand who the Black People are who laid the ground work for the privileges that are enjoyed, today? These advancements are not just enjoyed by African Americans, but the general populace of the Valley.
Santa Clara County/Silicon Valley has one of the most diverse populations in the United States. Santa Clara County/Silicon Valley's Black population has decreased in the past 40 years while all other populations have increased. Do you realize that the African American Community has been replaced by Vietnamese and Middle Eastern Immigrants? They don't know who we are and what our contributions have been, not just to Silicon Valley, but to the development of this country. Sadly, neither do we!
Black youth in the Valley have a problem just finding other Black People never mind finding Black Images and be able to emulate them and look for inspiration or mentoring to shape their futures. Black History is not being taught because...(click here to read more)