BLACK HISTORY MONTH

February is Black History Month, a celebration of the lives and historic contributions of Black Americans. While we champion the great impact on American history and successes had by Black adults, we must remember to celebrate our Black youth. Remember that we, as caring adults, have the opportunity to co-create solutions and spaces that best serve Black youth and recognize the impression they will leave on our country generation after generation. Black youth have spoken into existence a just world and fought against systemic racism and violence. And in the face of that, they have also learned, played, and lived. They have been mentors and mentees that have helped push our movement forward.

MENTOR affirms that Black lives matter. Black mentors matter. Black mentees matter. Thus, it is imperative to us, as an organization, to help build and sustain a mentoring movement that has the will to reckon with its history of white saviorism and cultivate quality relationships, where Black mentees and mentors feel heard and supported. Join us in amplifying and honoring Black voices throughout February and beyond.