Disney Pixarさんのインスタグラム写真 - (Disney PixarInstagram)「“I was born in 1956 at a time when the achievements of African American people were not readily celebrated or recognized. My parents were both college graduates and they taught my brother and I about many events throughout history that black people were instrumental in that did not necessarily end up in the textbooks of the time. In 1976, President Gerald Ford recognized Black History Month on a national level. I remember being very excited that the federal government felt it important enough to officially recognize these achievements. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fast forward to 2020 and my views have clarified. I have come to realize that African American history is actually American history. The two cannot be separated. The roots of American music come out of the blues folk and gospel traditions of music that are fundamental to the African American experience. Toni Morrison's stories are American stories that feature black characters. The American economy was launched with the labor of black slaves in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Vast sectors of wealth were created with this slave economy. I believe that every month is Black History Month not just February and I am very proud of our contributions to American history.” - Robert Grahamjones, Associate Editor on Soul #BlackHistoryMonth #InsidePixar」2月2日 2時25分