Teaching Black history also promotes understanding and empathy among a diverse student population; as non-Black students learn about the challenges and triumphs of Black Americans throughout history, they can develop a greater appreciation for different cultural experiences. This understanding can foster empathy, reduce prejudice, and prepare students to engage more effectively in our increasingly diverse society. 

Several states – including Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Idaho, and Oklahoma, among others – have worked overtime on censorship bills in attempts to outright ban conversations about race in public schools and attacking students' ability to learn about their own heritage and the heritage of others. Studying Black history helps students to grasp the complexities of ongoing debates about equality, justice, and civil rights. This historical perspective equips students to engage more thoughtfully and become more informed citizens. 

Project FREEDOM believes that it is crucial to protect students’ ability to learn about Black History, now and in the years to come.