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
Black History Importance The time has come again to celebrate the achievements of all black men and women who have chipped in to form the Black society. There are television programs about the African Queens and Kings who never set sail for America, but are acknowledged as the pillars of our identity. In addition, our black school children finally get to hear about the history of their ancestors instead of hearing about Columbus and the founding of America. The great founding of America briefly
A Soundtrack To Black History was primarily a suited musical about inequality and segregation. Prairie View A&M University which started as a plantation and then developed into the second public coed institution of higher education. The play was primarily about how prairie view was from the beginning from being an all boy school for colored people to being a coed university for colored people. A play is supposed to give you an emotional work out. Theatre illuminates some aspect of the human condition
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
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
[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 historic civilizations are the ones
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
The Creation, and History of Black Holes What is a black hole? How are black holes formed? And who first discovered black holes? Are all excellent questions that will be answered in this research document. However, before you are fed information on the history of black holes, you must first know the definition: A black hole is a region of space having a gravitational pull so intense that matter or light can escape. Black holes can be classified into 3 three categories based on their method of creation
1/26/2014 By Any (Moral?) Means Necessary The history of the African-American struggle against the forces of racism and oppression is a long and complex one. It dates back to when the first groups of Africans were forced to the Americas against their will. A tragedy most aptly described when Malcolm X proclaimed, “We didn’t land on Plymouth Rock; the rock was landed on us (X, Malcolm). Since that point in history, over four hundred years ago, Black people in the United States have been fighting
Technically all history is important whether it is the history that has been taught in schools for years or African American History. Both are important because they both play an important role to one another. They both represent both sides and it is important to know how they intersected with each other and how they played a role in how our society is today. The importance of African American History is so that people will know the heritage of their ancestors and give incite to how they were treated
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
the school was given the speech about black history. He, himself was a black African American born in the United States. The student enter in the one entrance door quietly and sat on the floor. Little by little, more kids join in. As soon as the door close, the director shows up and cheer the kids up. I could tell that the students had a connection with the director. On the screen was his name and the tittle of the speech “Now and back then” Black history speech. He was standing on the floor next
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in the United States. Many regard it as the beginning of the holiday shopping season. While it is not a federal holiday, several states observe the day after Thanksgiving as a holiday, which means many state and school employees have the day off. Therefore, the number of potential shoppers is high. In fact, since 2005, it has been the busiest shopping day of the year. With retailers extending their hours and deals, the crowds and choas of Black Friday shows
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
Everybody knows about black history month, it comes every february of every year. This is a month designated to black people and their history. Many people rejoice and celebrate during the month, for some it may fuel their fire against blacks, others may stand on the sideline watching as things happen. In schools, teachers usually try and at least talk about the month, or even mention it in their daily routine. Today Violence has taken over the civil rights and black lives matter movements. Throughout
widely recognized civil rights organization built by advocates who desire to achieve equality for all victimized of racial discrimination. Since being founded in 1909 among supporting advocates, the NAACP holistically shares support on the following black policy issues: inequality in political, educational, social and economic opportunities granted for all citizens, need for legislative change to diminish racial prejudice and replenish equal rights, ensure communities are well acquainted with their