As We Wind Down Black History Month-From Shelley Wolfe.

• Learn From Trusted Digital Sources

  
  

  Technology makes history more accessible than ever — but where you look matters.

  
  

  Try using your devices to:

  
  

  ✔ Visit museum websites and digital exhibits

  ✔ Explore online library collections

  ✔ Watch documentaries from public broadcasters

  ✔ Use audiobook or e-book apps for biographies

  
  

  ⭐ Pro Tip

  
  

  Stick with respected institutions, universities, and libraries instead of relying solely on social media posts.

  
  

  Those viral “nuggets” can spark curiosity — but it’s always worth taking the next step and researching through credible sources to make sure what you’re learning is accurate.

  
  

  🎤 Preserving Family & Community Stories With Tech

  
  

  Black history isn’t only about famous figures — it’s family histories, church records, neighborhood stories, and everyday lives.

  
  

  Your phone can help preserve those stories:

  
  

  ✔ Record elders using voice memo apps

  ✔ Scan old photos and documents

  ✔ Label files with names, dates, and locations

  ✔ Create shared family albums

  ✔ Film short interviews asking relatives about their lives

  
  

  These digital keepsakes become priceless gifts for future generations.

  
  

  🖥️ Explore Virtual Museums & Cultural Events

  
  

  Many cultural institutions now offer:

  
  

  ✔ Virtual museum tours

  ✔ Recorded lectures

  ✔ Panel discussions

  ✔ Digital archives

  
  

  These options are perfect during winter months — or anytime leaving home is difficult.

  
  

  ⭐ Pro Tip

  
  

  Add one virtual exhibit or event to your calendar each month and turn it into a family discussion. Learning together keeps history alive.

  
  

  🧠 Tech Myth of the Week

  ❌ Myth:

  
  

  “Everything historical online is accurate.”

  
  

  ✅ Truth:

  
  

  Not all online history is well-sourced.

  
  

  Before sharing:

  
  

  ✔ Look for citations

  ✔ Check institutional sources

  ✔ Compare multiple references

  ✔ Avoid resharing posts without verification

  
  

  Honoring history means sharing it carefully.

  
  

  🌍 Simple Ways to Participate Digitally

  
  

  Technology makes engagement easier than ever:

  
  

  ✔ Follow educational organizations

  ✔ Support Black-owned businesses online

  ✔ Attend virtual talks

  ✔ Watch historic speeches

  ✔ Donate safely to museums or archives

  
  

  You don’t have to travel far to learn — curiosity and a device are enough.

  
  

  ✅ Quick Checklist

  
  

  ✔ Use trusted museum and library sites

  ✔ Record family stories

  ✔ Digitize old photos

  ✔ Attend virtual events

  ✔ Verify historical posts before sharing