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Current Commemorations
February is...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Black History Month was created in 1926 as a month-long celebration to reflect on the history, teachings and achievements of African Americans. The acknowledgement of Black History Month is supported by LAUSD Board Rule 1102. The Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity has developed a plethora of resources to support the inclusion of Black History into the curriculum year round. Please check out our Advisory Lessons and Standing With Black Students, Staff and Families pages for more resources. Furthermore, Common Sense Media has curated a list of Books about Extraordinary Black Women in American History. Additionally, check out these 38 Ways to Intentionally Celebrate Black History Month.
Some of our most pertinent Advisory Lessons can be found below.
Why Don't We Learn About Fred Hampton?
Black Excellence: Amanda Gorman
Black Excellence: Garett Morgan
Black Excellence: Cicely Tyson
BLACK LIVES MATTER @ SCHOOL WEEK OF ACTION - FEBRUARY 6TH - 10TH
Approved by the LAUSD Board of Education in 2020 (read the resolution here), School Mental Health DEI, BSAP & CCEIS programs in collaboration with HRDE present resources for your school community.
BODY POSITIVITY MONTH
February is body positivity month, a time to celebrate you and your body!
Body positivity is not just about how you feel about yourself on the outside. It is about appreciating what your body does for you. And it does a lot more than you think. Read more about the movement here.
All Are Welcome - Welcoming Classrooms for all
Let's Talk About Feelings - Normalizing feelings
Additional commemorations can be found on our Commemorative Calendar including:
Day of Remembrance - Japanese Incarceration
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Department Contact
Coordinator:
Judy Chiasson, Ph.D
Email: judy.chiasson@lausd.net
Office email: humanrelations@lausd.net
Phone: (213) 505-4744
