From Wikipedia: [quote]In 1976 as part of the United States Bicentennial, the informal expansion of Negro History Week to Black History Month was officially recognized by the U.S. government. President Gerald Ford spoke in regards to this, urging Americans to [b]"seize the opportunity [u]to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans[/u] in every area of endeavor throughout our history."[/b][/quote]Today, do you think that we are able to properly observe African-American achievement throughout US history without the use of Black History month, or is a month designated for observing African American history in our country still necessary?
If you're not American, then sorry, you don't exist to me in this thread.
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Edited by Ninchiito: 2/2/2014 4:22:06 AMThe rhinoceros believes it is important for the younger kids. It is US history after all. Black History Month is a period when the younger generation can take time to sit and listen to their elders share heartfelt moments of their own experiences and struggles when they were young. It is a time when all can cry together over all those souls that died during the passage to this country on slave ships. It is a time when we can cry about many of the laws and societal rules that this country has adopted that continue to hold us in bondage even without the chains. Edit: Wow, he didn't expect to be the minority in this case.