Black History Month

An Extension of White Washed America: Black History Month Intro: February is arguably one of the most popular months of the year. It has the fourth most celebrated holiday, chocolates and candies are on sale, and it honors the central role of those of African descent in U.S. history. This month is referred to as Black History Month. One moth to celebrate ALL of black history. To celebrate our African ancestors who were chained and thrown on ships. To celebrate our people enslaved on the plantations

Black history is remembering African Americans and their roles they contributed to the U.S. society. It was in those times that people for color fought for equality. We recognized them for their accomplishments, achievements, and diversity of African Americans. In my opinion, people use the premise of black history as only remembering people whom fought for civil rights, not the black scientists, doctors, etc. whom made a difference in America. It was started as Negro history week by Carter G. Woodson

has always been stereotypical of black people, although blacks have shaped American history through inventions sports and political science. The way White America has looked at blacks has never changed. No matter how much money you have you’re still wat u are. African Americans have been fighting for equality since the birth of this nation, and the war is raging on. At this point in America’s history a battle of epic proportions is taking

Black HIstory Month My topic is based on Black History Month. I researched my topic and investigated my two questions relating to the Black History Month. One of my questions was: what are the reasons why we celebrate Black History Month? This led me to describe the outlooks of when the black history month was 1st established and tells the story of what happened in the beginning and why it is that it is still relevant in today’s society, in fact, it has become a tradition for black Americans of

Black history Month, or as it used to be called National African American History Month, is a yearly celebration of successes of Black Americans and realizing the role of African Americans in the United States history.The event was changed from “Negro History Week”, which was noted by prominent African Americans and Carter G. Woodson, into Black History Month on the Month of February. Since then every United States president announced that the month of February is Black History Month.There might

transformed history or made a mark on our country. African Americans have displayed heroism and bravery for what we believe in. Without Black History Month as a holiday, these people would not have been recognized for all of their many achievements. We must continue to celebrate the achievements of African Americans, and we must correct the inconsistences of the past. Black History Month should be kept as a national holiday as long as we are the United States of America. Black History Month was not

Carter G. Woodson officially established Black history month in 1926, therefore most of the world's population today never experienced a world without black history month. Without Black history month are incapable of learning and knowing about those African American inventors, engineers and scientist, that changed the world without even receiving credit. I believe that's the purpose of black history month. Black history month, designed to give recognition to those whom, in their lifetime, denied

celebration of African American History Month. There is a misconception about African American or Black History Month. Black History Month is the annual festivals that have been observed in the United States to recognize the achievements of African American Social Reformers, Civil Rights Activists, and other essentials people in Black History. This paper will focus on the reasons behind the celebration. I ponder the importance of celebrating African American History Month. I also contemplate on the main

In the month of February, I had the opportunity to attend my high school William Turner Technical Arts High school. February is African American history month and is celebrated annually in the United States. Each year Turner Tech high school dedicates this month to the fighters, heroes, the outspoken, any and everyone who was involved actively participating for freedom amongst the African American people. Turner tech also focuses on the people who have not been acknowledged fully for their commitments

No, black history month should be practice in every middle/high school just as U.S. history. It does not make since for black history month to be racist. Black history month being racist is far beyond the point. Take a look at this debate from a different perspective, to understand the sexism, double standards, and incrimination of men by having a Women’s Only Lounge(WOL). The ‘WOL’ paints the picture to women that they are ‘endanger’ by all men so they have to escape this threat. The ‘WOL’ help