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This collage is a response to the challenges that remain for honest and equitable representation of the contributions of African Americans in middle and high school history classes.  It is curious to me that in the typical world history course, exploration and discussion can focus on the civilizations of the Americas, Asia and Europe, while unapologetically, avoiding any mention of the African continent.  Africa, particularly sub-saharan Africa, is the ancestral home of a good portion of the American people.  Similarly, American history, while enriched by the story of the African Americans rise from slavery and fight for civil rights, should not end their discussions of their contributions at these events.  I look forward to the time when the contributions of African Americans are not seen simply as a chapter in the story of America’s history, but fully integrated and reflective of the truth of our country’s progress.