Put away your textbooks and pull out your cellphones: some of the best Black history lessons are happening on TikTok. The museum displays and provides context for racist memorabilia in an effort to paint a full picture of American history. As a child, Bogues said she actively sought out opportunities to learn more about Black history. “At home, I would hear about all of these different Black history figures and events, whereas whenever I would go into school, it would be the same three Black people every time, every year, every month,” Cassidy said. “The Black history that I fell in love with so much didn’t come from my school education.”

Source: Los Angeles Times February 27, 2021 15:56 UTC