Events and News for Black History Month!

This month, February, is Black History Month. For our International customers (and also our USA based customers) Every February, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month.As part of this, Archer and Olive has a series of special events to support and give our platform over to some incredible black artists that will be helping educate and create awareness around racism and safety within our communities. Each week, there will be a host, who will support the engagement with a challenge, at the end of the week there will be a live Q&A/discussion around some really great topics. You are invited to listen, and there will be opportunities to ask questions and engage with the hosts, but we do ask that you use this time to learn (or unlearn) and be respectful of the topics presented. During February we also have 2 incredible releases that we are so excited for! We have the amazing collaboration with Cookie Sticker Co, and Bee Harris (spoiler alert - those collabs are mind blowing!)  What is Black History Month According to National Geographic -  Every February, people in the United States celebrate the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month. In 1915, in response to the lack of information on the accomplishments of Black people available to the public, historian Carter G. Woodson co-founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. In 1926, the group declared the second week of February as “Negro History Week” to recognize the contributions of African Americans to U.S. history. Few people studied Black history and it wasn't included in textbooks prior to the creation of Negro History Week. Black History Month was formalised in 1976 when U.S. president Gerald Ford extended the recognition to “honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Black History Month has been celebrated in the United States every February since How is Archer and Olive participating in 2022? Week 1 1 Feb - 6 Feb Week 1 Focus: Lettering Quotes and Giveaway Stories on IG host: Chibia Ulinwa (@inkusdingus) BHM focus: The effects of Social Media on Black creators mental health; Zoom hosted by Robin (@craftyplanner_queen) Date of zoom: Thursday 2/03 7PM CTZoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83754358804 Skin Tones Bundle Launch and Flash Giveaway    Week 2 7 Feb -13 Feb Week 2 Focus: Accessories (Washi and Stickers) Stories on IG host: Jerica BHM focus: Being Black is not a monolith; experiences with racial identity; Zoom hosted by Lauren (@planwithlaur) Dates: Thursday 2/10 7PM CT/ 8pm ET Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83754358804 IG Live with Kabia - Social Media Lawyer Feb 9 @ 6 PM EST IG Live with Erion from Cookie Sticker Co 11th Cookie Sticker Co Launch   Week 3 14-20 Feb Week 3 Focus: Paint and Expression  Stories on IG host: Amaka (sketches.n.scrubs) BHM focus: Black creativity; zoom hosted by Design team members Jerica and Crystal Dates: Thursday 2/17 8 pm CT / 9 ET  Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83754358804 Valentines Day 14th Feb 18th Bee Harris    Week 4 21-27 Feb Week 4 Focus: Doodles and Drawing Stories on IG host: Crystal BHM focus: Diversity & Inclusion in the planner community; zoom hosted by Megan and Myra from Planners and Wine Dates: Thursday 2/24 7 pm CT/ 8pm ET   Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83754358804 22nd Spring and Theme Box Launch 28 Feb Closing the challenge and Round up