Recently, a Utah Montessori School gave parents the option to “opt-out” of black history curriculum, however they reneged on this option amid outcry. In 2021, it is sad that many educational institutions still seek to delegitimize Black History. In this video, I discuss five reasons why black history matters. Below are additional links to free resources that can be used to introduce your middle and high school teens to Black history as well as my review The 1619 Project.