Black Seed Calendar 2023

Truth Matters!!  Critical Race Theory is Fact.  The 46th edition of the Black Seeds Historical and Educational Calendar (BSHEC) is dedicated to those who continue to research and reveal the true history of our people.  Regardless of the obstacles, repercussions and backlash, brave, courageous, and righteous people continue to educate, organize, and unify our people.  Oftentimes they are not recognized or acknowledged immediately, but through the efforts OF BLACK SEEDS and others their achievements and sacrifices WILL NOT BE IGNORED.

As a reader of the Calendar you have shown a commitment to the legacy and survival of our people/history.   Knowledge is power when it leads to action.  Thank you for taking a role in knowing and doing what’s necessary to continue to move forward.  We especially thank those of you who contributed to the Calendar by writing an article, sending in a photo or graphic, or sharing it with others.  We welcome contributions from all of you interested in telling Ourstory.

The 2023 BSHEC features a pull-out Poster highlighting the historic Kwame Nkrumah speech given in 1963; a Youth Page with activities for the young and young at heart; Booklist of publications to further your studies; Kwanzaa article; Demographics of our people in America and diaspora; Black Facts for every month; as well as Black People Speaking For Ourselves, and 12 monthly articles to enlighten and inspire.

Monthly article topics include:  Carlota Lucumi, Cuban Revolutionary; Black Love Day; The Other Black Wall Streets; Self-Defense and Senseless Gun Violence; Political Prisoners—Free At Last; Africa Must Unite or Perish; Black Washer Women and the Labor Unions; Critical Race Theory; Black Amazons, fierce fighting Black women; Nkechi Taifa, Warrior for Freedom; Black August, honoring our courageous warriors; and a look at Mental Health from a Black perspective.