Reclaiming Black History and Identity

For centuries, Black history has been fought over, rewritten, and erased—not just

in textbooks, but in media, monuments, and collective memory. Stories of ingenuity,

resistance, and achievement are often sidelined, downplayed, or presented as

footnotes, leaving generations without a full understanding of Black contributions to society.

From overlooked inventors and entrepreneurs to underrepresented artists and leaders, cultural erasure

has made Black history invisible in places where it should be celebrated. This isn’t accidental.

Narratives are shaped by power, and those who control what is taught and remembered often

marginalize voices that challenge dominant perspectives. Even today, museums,