U.S. Embassy Bern Celebrates Black History Month 2021

To celebrate Black History Month and this year’s topic of “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity,” members of the Embassy are reading their favourite, family-related poem by an African American author. Langston Hughes: “Mother to Son” Lucille Clifton: “won’t you celebrate with me” We are using the poem, which was published in The Book ... Read More»

By | 17 February, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, embassy, Human Rights, News | Tags:

Black artists have always been an essential part of American culture

Black women in the arts have long formed the backbone of America’s cultural landscape. As Americans were reminded at President Biden’s inauguration, young Black artists such as poet  Amanda Gorman  are emerging and sharing their vision for the future with the world. For  Black History Month , we look at past and present defining figures in music, literature and the ... Read More»

By | 16 February, 2021 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Human Rights | Tags:

Ambassador McMullen Observes Black History Month

February is Black History Month in the United States. It’s a time to celebrate the significant contributions African Americans have made to the U.S. and the rest of the world. This month, Ambassador McMullen would like to highlight a few historical and cultural figures from his home state, South Carolina. In the field of Science: ... Read More»

By | 23 February, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Ambassadors | Tags:

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