What word comes to mind when you think of Black futures? Tell us why | Article
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on February 13, 2024
You tell us
Every week, we take a deep dive into a topic that’s been making headlines in a series called KN Explains. We then ask you to Have Your Say by sharing your own experiences and opinions. Fill out the form to submit your answer to this week’s question. Then check cbckidsnews.ca again next week to see if your thoughts are featured!
What word comes to mind when you think of Black futures?
That’s the question of the week.
February marks Black History Month.
While learning about the past can be important, many young people are taking a more forward-looking approach to how they mark the month.
That’s where the term Black futures comes in.
In 2023, CBC Kids News spoke to kids from the Black Student Union at Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute in Guelph, Ontario.
We asked them what Black futures makes them think about.
Examples that came up were “progression” and “Black excellence.”
What word comes to mind when you think of Black futures? Make sure to tell us why you picked that word.
Have your say by filling out this form, then check back next week to see if your answer is featured on our site.
Make up your mind by learning more
CBC Kids News contributor Ainara Alleyne breaks down Black futures in this KN Explains video from our archives.
You can read the answer to last week’s question here:
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