The Importance of Celebrating Black History Month

Black History Month is more than a commemoration of past achievements—it is a time to recognize, reflect, and reaffirm the vital contributions of Black individuals to history, culture, and society. Too often, Black history is either erased, misrepresented, or reduced to a few key figures and moments. By dedicating a month to this history, we ensure that Black people's rich and complex narratives are acknowledged, celebrated, and woven into the broader story of humanity.

Celebrating Black History Month is also a call to action. It reminds us that the fight for racial justice and equality is ongoing. While we honor trailblazers like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Martin Luther King Jr., and countless others, we must also recognize the present-day leaders, activists, and change-makers who continue to push for a more just and equitable world. Black history is not just about the past—it is a living, evolving force that shapes our present and future.

Moreover, Black History Month is for everyone. It provides an opportunity for all communities to learn, engage, and reflect on how systemic racism continues to impact society and what can be done to dismantle it—education and awareness foster understanding, empathy, and meaningful allyship. By uplifting Black voices, stories, and achievements, we honor the past and inspire future generations to build a world rooted in justice, equality, and shared humanity.

The GBC is looking for new steering committee members and other positions:

Steering committee:

Help plan and manage the events and activities of the GBC. Attending meetings. Other duties as required.

Communications team

Duties include social media posting, creating graphics, helping write newsletters or other documentation, and other duties as required. Ensuring special days/months are honored, attending meetings, and performing other duties as required.

Events team

Duties include developing, planning, and implementing events pertinent to GBC and intersectional causes, finding speakers for events and podcasts, and performing other duties as required.

GOTV/Outreach team

Duties include planning for the 2026 midterm elections, finding and developing relationships with other organizations that can help get out the vote, finding podcasts, social media influencers, etc., that we can appear on and get them to talk about the importance of the overseas vote, and other duties as required, such as attending meetings.

Podcast team

We need people who like to talk about current affairs, politics, and more. We also need people to edit our podcasts and perform other duties as required.

History/Research team

We are looking for a historian, professional or amateur, and people to do research.

You do not have to be African American to join or be a part of the GBC team.

Email [email protected] to apply. Please state clearly what position you are applying for and include your country of residence.