Miller Green Shares Freedom Rider Experience at Markham Event

Markham's Black History Month celebration featured Freedom Rider Miller Green sharing his experiences from the Civil Rights Movement, emphasizing the importance of understanding Black history as American history. The event highlighted Green's personal narrative of courage and resistance against Jim Crow laws. Additionally, Black History Month events across the U.S. include the Justice League's Black History Showcase and a documentary on South African photographer Ernest Cole, 'Ernest Cole: Lost and Found', which explores racial segregation in South Africa. These celebrations aim to educate and unite diverse communities by emphasizing the integral role of Black history in American history. Efforts are ongoing to gain national recognition for historical narratives, such as the Underground Railroad's legacy in the Midwest.