Black History Month is a
month where blacks are recognized for their contributions to the world and
ability to make a difference for African-American lives. Black History Month is
celebrated during the month of February.
This Black History Month has
been the talk of the 2016 year. The diversity issue within the Oscars and
minorities not being nominated for awards has made this year’s Black History
Month to be the first highlight of 2016.
Many
people have stated that Black History Month needs to be forgotten and not celebrated
because Caucasians and other races don’t have a month for themselves. However,
I feel as though it shouldn’t be forgotten. Black History Month should not be
forgotten because it teaches African-Americans about their history.
Schools are now starting
to limit the teaching of black history and its stopping the expansion of
knowledge of the struggle African-Americans have faced. Allowing it to be
taught in school and continuing the celebration is the only way people will continue
to learn about African-American history.
Black
History Month has grown from a week into a month. Before Black History Month there
was Negro History week. Negro History week was established in 1926 and was
celebrated the second week of February. It was set for that week because it
coincided with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln, (February 12, 1809), and Frederick Douglass (February 1818.)
People
should really respect Black History Month and recognize how important it is.
Despite the views people have black history has a major role in our history.
Without black history, there is no history.
So remember to think of
history as a cause and effect event because there will be no history without
African-American history. Don’t forget where one comes from and the background
he or she has. If one is interested in knowing more about African-American History he or she should check out this link: http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/about.html
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