The Black History Month is a time when the children are taught about the inventions that were mostly done by the black pioneers. During this month, the children are taught on the most basic information regarding he black pioneers but the background information is not taught. Due to the shallowness of the lessons in this month, those taught concerning it carry very little significance of an individual such as Charles Drew having invented the blood plasma. This period is celebrated in the month of February
More than a Month Isabel Ingles [Name of the Institution] More than a Month Introduction The purpose of Black History Month is to observe the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom for remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora every year. All three nations celebrate it annually in October (Jones, 2014). The documentary of Shukree Hassan Tilgham was based on carrying out cross-country campaign for ending Black History Month. One of the most earlier and
Black history month is an annual recognition of historical events that took place during slavery. This observance period is set aside to honor the lives and history of African American descendants, in many parts of the world. It is a way of giving honor to African Americans, and those who made it possible for African Americans to have a voice within white society. It is observed during the month of February, and is recognized as an historical cultural, and educational presentations across the
America needs black history month and it must continue to be recognized yearly during the month of February. The United States of America is the symbol of freedom throughout the free world and black history month symbolizes equality within it. Today around the globe people in countries are not treated equally and cultures and religions are not respected as they should. Black history month gives people around the world hope that every man and woman can be treated equally. Black history month is an example
is one month, February, that commemorates all of the phenomenal African American people and their achievements. Black History Month celebrates their notable impact on society and the contributions they made to the world to make a difference. Americans have been celebrating Black History Month annually since 1926. It was first named "Negro History Week" and later it was changed to “Black History Month." It was started and created by Carter Godwin Woodson, the son of former slaves. The month of February
Black History Month is the annual celebration of achievements accomplished by African Americans over the years. In February, many African Americans are celebrated in result of their importance to their race. They may have accomplished anything from a writing or speech, to accomplishing a goal and winning an award. Black History Month started in 1915, after the Thirteenth Amendment was passed, abolishing slavery in the United States. The men and women celebrated on this day, have contributed in change
Black history did not always have the pleasure of having a month dedicated to it; it used to be restricted to a single week, called “Negro Week,” to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass (Adetoro). African historian and journalist, Carter G. Woodson, began this week in 1926, in an attempt to inform others of the accomplishments as well as the devastations African Americans had experienced (Bambrick). Woodson’s timing was crucial; he initiated this week in a time where
Black history month is mainly a month that promotes racism among society. In nineteen seventy-six, America names February as black history month, as a commemoration of significant events and individuals of the African-American ancestry. Even though, black history month started as an innocent idea and if the American government would have rejected it, there would have been a colossal backlash across the black community. However, if one would take a step back and look at the big picture, one would
February is Black History Month. It recognizes the struggles the black community faced, now face and will face along with the accomplishments achieved by the black community. Black History Month was first celebrated by the Black United Students at Kent State University in 1970. They wanted to expand the celebration of “Negro Week” created by historian Carter G. Woodsen. Black History Month wasn’t recognized until 1976 by the U.S government. Blacks have been fighting the injustices they faced since
Black History Month Black History month previously known as Negro History week has been recognized annually since 1926. The study of Black History is owed to Dr. Carter G. Woodson, born into a family of slaves, he worked in the coal mines during his childhood and enrolled in high school at the age of 20, he would later earn a PhD from Harvard. Dr. Woodson was disturbed to find that the history of African Americans was not documented in history books the only time they were reflected was in the
November 2015 Why Black History Month Shouldn’t Exist African American culture has been a part of American way of life since days as early as the Middle Passage. Ever since then, Black Americans have gradually overcome national racism, fought to achieve all rights entitled to all Americans, and even made significant contributions to the musical and artistic forms of creativity. So much so that it is ludicrous to even suggest that, especially given the racial history of America, the black race’s achievements
Because History Matters All people are living histories-which is why history matters. Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. Carter G. Woodson proposed Black History Month in 1926. Woodson stated, " If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated." Carter G. Woodson
Black history month is an observance in the United States that is celebrated in the month of February to remember all of the important African Americans in history. This observance is still celebrated annually and brings forth a debatable question such as is there still a need to celebrate black history month. I strongly believe that Black history month still should be celebrated for several reasons one being that children need to know how African Americans contributed to society. Young African American
I believe that Black History Month should not be taken away from us blacks for many valid reasons.One, it shows our strength as a nation and it shows how hard the people in our nation fought for their and our freedom. Two, it’s a time when people that are black can come together in memory of our historic past, a past that has largely been hidden from us. It is a time when we are given the opportunity to learn about many of our contributions and accomplishments, which have historically been taken
the month of February, African Americans have the privilege to reminisce and honor the people that stood up for the rights and citizenship for black people. Some people take it as a time to condemn all Caucasians for the harsh treatment the African Americans received on the road to success. I am satisfied with the African American race for constantly instilling the people with information about how they had to fight for freedom, but should that be all they discuss during Black History Month? Many
In the designated month of February, an annual celebration occurs for the achievements and contributions made by black Americans throughout our nation’s history. Most people consider Black History Month as one of the most important months in America, and I strongly agree with that. Several reasons occur to prove the importance of Black History Month, but the most important seems that it “connects literacy with history, and sustains the keen insight, ability, and enthusiasm of young children and their
slavery. This occasion inspired Woodson and four others to form the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (now Association for the Study of African American Life and History or ASALH). This organization’s purpose was to recognize and promote the accomplishments and history of African Americans that often went unnoticed. In 1916, Woodson created The Journal of Negro History in hopes that it would familiarize people with the findings and achievements of African Americans. But Woodson wanted
society, is Black History Month still necessary to learn about Black History? Should it be removed or should we keep it? The argument goes both ways. Some ask why there are no other history months and others say that it is important to learn about the heritage of black people. Black History Month started as what was called “Negro History Week” by Carter G. Woodson in 1926. It was said to be the second week in February to coincide with the birthdays of two pivotal people in black history, Fredrick Douglass
Carter G. Woodson is called “The Father of Black History” because he worked really hard to make sure black history was taught in schools and studied by students. He also began the Journal of Negro History in 1916, along with other publications in the coming years in an effort to make sure black history was not forgotten. He founded Black History Month because he strongly believed that people should be aware of African American history and culture, and it is still celebrated around the United States
campus to The Office of Student Involvement organizes six cultural heritage month celebrations with a variety of student groups or organizations. It is a good way to learn about cultural values and traditions at multiple dinners and programs. I would be most interested in covering Black History Month and Women’s History Month. Black History Month takes place in the month of February, and Women’s History Month is in the month of March. At the end of every spring semester, IUPUI hosts what is called