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I am currently a junior at Castilleja High School. Every February, posters and signs are hung around campus to commemorate Black History Month. Once in a while, one of them would catch my eye, and I would remember the greater significance. However, I find it hard to share the same sentiment in the classroom. No matter how much curriculum tries to teach all aspects of our diverse history, I always felt something missing in our education on African-American history. Perhaps, the emptiness comes from the manner in which I have been taught. For me, the most vivid parts of history have always been ones documented in memorabilia.
When reading the Daily Journal, Carolyn Hoskins’ black history pop-up museum immediately caught my attention (“Black history on display” published in the Feb. 18 edition of the Daily Journal). Unlike the tedious pages of textbook reading, Hoskins’ museum teaches black history through memories and stories, bridging the past to the present. From rusty shackles to album covers, the museum envelops the multi-faceted evolution of black culture.
We always view history from a distance, but Hoskins’ museum breathes life into the past. The pop-up museum is an experience, filled with vivid imageries and emotions. Although temporary, I would love to see Hoskins’ vision for a permanent museum become a reality. Black history is a crucial part of our nation’s foundation that should not be limited to one month of the year. Instead, it is an endless exploration toward better understanding the current construct of the United States.
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