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Career, Cubicle Life, Featured · February 5, 2014

Does Your Workplace Participate In Black History Month?


Does Your Workplace Participate In Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and all over the world, people are honoring it and sharing Black history facts and topics. It is also commonplace in many workplaces to also participate and celebrate Black History Month and the contributions African Americans have made to the world. Cultural awareness and diversity are now things that we see encouraged at work through programs and special events, and as a former HR manager, I feel that it often brings unity and strengthens company culture. But while there are many workplaces that do acknowledge and participate in Black History Month, there are many others that do not.

Does your workplace participate in Black History Month?

I have worked in workplaces that celebrated it as well as those that didn’t think it was necessary. I found that those companies that did celebrate it, were ones of inclusion. They were often large corporations with many offices worldwide, and felt responsible to partake in the sharing of information that Black History Month offers. The smaller companies I worked for usually did not celebrate Black History Month, or any other celebratory event outside of holidays.

If your employer is on the fence about participating in Black History Month, it could be that they don’t know how to. It may seem like it is a given that companies would know ways in which they could participate in Black History Month, but perhaps, they could use some suggestions or feedback.

Here are a few ideas to help the workplace participate in Black History Month:

Guest Speakers

Some workplaces invite guest speakers to speak during a Black History Month event, usually a luncheon type of affair. The speaker can be someone who is knowledgeable in African American history and studies, or who may have a story to tell about their life and past. This can be a civic leader or someone within the community. You could also invite someone who is able to talk about inclusion, embracing one another differences, cultures, etc. These luncheons or chats would be voluntary for those employees who wanted to participate.

Workshops/Seminars

A workshop or seminar can be a great way to get employees involved and engaged on the subject of race. Again, a guest speaker could be brought in to facilitate the workshop and answer questions. The purpose is to have employees perhaps role-playing or completing exercises that can help them learn to work better with one another.

 Visuals

Posters that celebrate black history, quotes, photos—these can be used throughout the workplace to educate others and to acknowledge our contributions. In one office I worked in, there was a massive bulletin board in the main lobby area, and for Black History Month each year, it was decorated with all sorts of pictures, collages, and messages regarding African American history.

Emails

During my tenure as the HR manager for a call center, during Black History Month, each day, I would email out a different Black history tidbit or “little-known” fact. It was wonderful to get so many of the employees talking to one another about the emails saying, “I didn’t know that or, I forwarded the email to my colleague at so and so”.

Black History Month is about teachable moments. I hope that more workplaces participate in Black History Month to inspire, encourage, and educate all employees, no matter the color.


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Comments

  1. Lynda says

    February 5, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    My former workplace did not-come to think of it, none of them did! But u bet I do!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      February 10, 2014 at 12:11 am

      Lynda, sometimes employers need a hand in getting involved with things. I was always that person to say, “we need to do this”. LOL.

      Reply
  2. Kelly Ann says

    February 6, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    Yes, the company I work for participates. My favorite guest speakers are the artist that they bring in that showcase their work.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      February 10, 2014 at 12:12 am

      I am so glad your company participates in Black History Month and brings in guest speakers. I wish more companies would do so.

      Reply
  3. Rhonda says

    February 7, 2014 at 10:14 am

    My office does participate in Black History Month. We actually have a committee that puts together various activities.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      February 10, 2014 at 12:13 am

      Yes, committees are great. You guys always come up with great ways to celebrate while getting everyone involved. I love it!

      Reply
  4. Alexandra says

    February 7, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    Our organization as a whole is trying to become more diverse – which I’m learning isnt so easy. Many people on the ground don’t believe the higher-ups in their desire to begin a conversation about race and how it plays a role in our non-profit. I think encouraging your workplace to participate in black history month is a great idea, though sadly wouldn’t work at my organization.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      February 10, 2014 at 12:14 am

      Alexandra, I’ve heard this before. And not every company is going to feel it necessary. It’s sad but true.

      Reply
  5. Mary says

    February 9, 2014 at 7:27 am

    I work in a bookstore so we made a great Black History display. We have a healthy African American History section so we were thrilled to tap into all our resources!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      February 10, 2014 at 12:15 am

      Good for you. I love it! I would love to see a pic of the display 🙂

      Reply
  6. Shannon says

    February 15, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    Yes, since I work at a community college it is something that is celebrated and all participate in. We usually have guest speakers, panels and the library does a couple of special spotlights/features/readings.

    Reply
  7. Christina says

    February 13, 2017 at 10:35 am

    Your comments about teachable moments are interesting. Some people would be surprised to hear that many HR managers celebrate the month.

    Reply
  8. McKenzie says

    February 13, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    LOVE all of these ideas! I think emails of tidbits would be amazingly beneficial for educational reasons. Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Liv says

    February 15, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    Sometimes a few of us employees can pull together and throw various events throughout the month or last year I organized a Unity Potluck, but this year we didn’t have the support necessary. So I may just bring in some desserts one day and place tidbits of information alongside them in our break area this year to do something in honor of the month.

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  10. Sheila says

    February 22, 2017 at 10:33 pm

    This year, I organized our Black History event. It was held during luch, and the entire building was invited. Food was paid for by our local chapter of NBCFAE. We did a presentation on movie Hidden Figures. We raffled off the book and movie passes. It was fun and educational.

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