🗓️ Welcome to our guide on Black History Month! In this episode of the Learn English Podcast, we explore the origins and significance of Black History Month, a celebration observed in the United States and Canada every February. Discover how historian Carter G. Woodson worked to highlight the often overlooked achievements of African Americans, paving the way for what we now know as Black History Month. We also explain why February was chosen as the month to celebrate Black history and how the civil rights movement of the 1960s helped gain national recognition for this important observance.Learn about the many purposes behind Black History Month, from challenging racial stereotypes to showcasing Black excellence in fields like science, literature, and the arts. This episode is perfect for English learners who want to expand their vocabulary while gaining a deeper understanding of an important part of American and Canadian culture.By the end of this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of Black History Month and its continuing impact on society, as well as new English words and phrases to talk about culture and history.🔔 Follow us on social media @LearnEnglishPod and visit our website:Podcast website: https://learnenglishpod.com/Follow us on social Media: https://linktr.ee/learnenglishpodTake lessons with me: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/8531387📚Affiliate link for italki: https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/GBBdbbAffiliate link for Lingq: https://www.lingq.com/?referral=msusc📝 Vocabulary list1) Designate: To officially choose someone or something for a particular purpose.2) Cultural significance: importance in terms of culture and identity.3) Glaring omission: obvious absence, something missing.4) Dominant narrative: main story or perspective being told.5) Civil rights movement: historical struggle for equal rights for Black Americans6) Overlooked: not given enough attention7) Preconceptions: assumptions, biases formed beforehand8) Counteract: oppose, work against9) Mistreated: treated unfairly or cruelly10) Relegate: confine, limit to a specific place or time

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