Black History Month

Updated with 2024 theme: African American and the Arts

Black History is American History and will continue to impact how we communicate and behave with each other in the workplace. Our teaching and education don't end when we get our degrees; it's a continuous cycle to help us be understanding, knowledgeable, and socially aware.

Microlesson Description

In this microlesson, we provide an overview of Black History Month, how essential its History is to our social fabric, and its relevance to our society today, to every corporate culture, and overall American History. The microlesson also introduces this year's Black History Month theme, African Americans and the Arts, to managers and employees, as a precursor to dive deeper in February and beyond.

Key Concepts

• The history and importance of Black History Month.
• Black History Month’s dedication to celebrating the contributions and achievements of Black Americans.
• How to honor Black History Month by education, amplifying Black voices, supporting Black businesses and charities, and more.

Microlesson Features

• Employee sentiment pulsing questions that provide leaders with insights into their workforce's core cultural competencies
• Emtrain's Expert Answers tool, enabling employeees to submit anonymous questions about sensitive issues.

• Rich, contemporary video scences illustrating key concepts through realistic scenarios
• A data driven, skill-based approach to eLearning that establishes a shared language for employees.

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