Soon after receiving a thoughtless “Happy Black History Month” email from a White colleague, a friend messaged me with a crying emoji. Just like Pride Month, Black History Month has become a routine time of year when corporations say the absolute most while doing the least for marginalized communities. This month we can expect organizations to post statements, graphics and video clips on social media filled with blanket declarations of “celebrating” Black history and culture. Until corporations find concrete ways to address the ongoing ways they directly hurt Black communities, they should stop their farcical marketing campaigns celebrating Black History Month. Right now, Black History Month is more about corporations telling us how they appreciate Black culture instead of showing us.

Source: Washington Post February 05, 2021 23:02 UTC