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We'll if the history is taught then I don't think there would be the need for a year, month or week. So far that's not the case...
In my history classes, we learned history. Each grade focussed on a different time period of history - and that's what was taught - colorlessly.
There were different types of History classes well. If you wanted to learn about African history, there was a class. If you wanted to learn Asian history, voila! If you wanted to learn European history, there you go.
In my AP Euro class, first day of February came - teacher walked in and said "If you want to learn Black History, you should've taken the African History class."
I wonder about this myself. To me, when someone's place in history is relegated to a smaller portion of history, it somehow cheapens their standing.
I'm a great admirer of Rosa Parks and the Tuskeegee Airmen among others, I don't believe we should refer to them as having a place in Black History, I think we should refer to them as having a place in American History.
Yes I agree it should be part of American History but when I was in school about 15 years ago the Tuskeegee Airmen were never mentioned in my history classes. I only learned about then when I took a Black History Class.
The little bit of information regarding blacks in history I received up until that point was just he big names: Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, George Washington Carver, etc.
In my history classes, we learned history. Each grade focussed on a different time period of history - and that's what was taught - colorlessly.
There were different types of History classes well. If you wanted to learn about African history, there was a class. If you wanted to learn Asian history, voila! If you wanted to learn European history, there you go.
In my AP Euro class, first day of February came - teacher walked in and said "If you want to learn Black History, you should've taken the African History class."
I agree that is how it should be. Unfortunately it's not like that everywhere which is part of the reason Black History month was created.
I agree that is how it should be. Unfortunately it's not like that everywhere which is part of the reason Black History month was created.
However, it's become monotonous - the classes that do teach in accordance with Black History month, are teaching the same things again and again.
Will February always be doomed for a preset of lectures deemed appropriate by an administration to only tell the politically correct side to the history of attaining equality?
This along with all Affirmative Action programs have only succeeded in creating a group of stereotypical humans who honestly feel entitled because of wrong-doings they never experienced first hand.
However, it's become monotonous - the classes that do teach in accordance with Black History month, are teaching the same things again and again.
Will February always be doomed for a preset of lectures deemed appropriate by an administration to only tell the politically correct side to the history of attaining equality?
This along with all Affirmative Action programs have only succeeded in creating a group of stereotypical humans who honestly feel entitled because of wrong-doings they never experienced first hand.
No, this just sounds like your opinion. From where I sit I don't see this viewpoint. I'm not saying it doesn't happen but I disagree with the "group of stereotypical humans" part of your comment.
Hopefully the time will come that Black History month will no longer be needed. I can just about guarantee that for every person who thinks it's motonous, there are 5 others who see it as a help and a learning experience.
Good lord, what is wrong with you people? Why does everybody get so upset when Black people have their own little "something"? Seriously, every other minority, ethnicity, sexual orientation in this country can have their own history month, parades, special events, etc and no one makes a peep. So what if Black History month is no longer needed (according to some folks)? Is an Asian history month needed? Is an Irish parade needed? Is a gay parade needed? Is Cinco De Mayo needed? Is Telemundo needed? I don't run out and cry when I see little Irish girls on tv doing their little clogging dance during their special month. No one seems to get offended when other cultures rep themselves but when When Black people do it, here come the crybabies. Its like some of you are actually personally insulted. Can someone please enlighten me as to why that is?
Well....parades and such aren't normally gov't sponsored like black history month.
What other ethnic group has gov't sponsored celebrations?
People can celebrate anything they like,doesn't bother me in the least.
When the Gov't mandates it I take exception.
Really, though, what difference does that make? I'm genuinely asking, not being sardonic.
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