What is your opinion of Morgan Freeman's comments regarding black history month?

Question

Back in January of this year, Morgan Freeman stated that he thinks that we shouldn't place so much emphasis on Black History month, because it causes people to continue to harbor negative feelings about slavery, etc. At least, I think that was what he said- by all means, correct me if this is inaccurate.

Well, what do you think about this idea? Do you think Morgan Freeman has a point? I agree with him. I think that we have to let go of the past, or we will continue to have a victim mentality about things. Lots of societies in history have been slave societies- and, mind you, I know what you are thinking- I am not saying that just because slavery has existed a long time that it is okay! But the truth is that Irish people were enslaved by the British, and the ancient Greeks had slaves, and the Egyptians enslaved the Hebrew people, et cetera. Still, we have to leave the past behind- don't you think?

Please explain your point of view, whether you agree or no. Thank you.

Answer 1

I didn't get as complete an answer as you, but I agree with him 100% about his point. One other comment he made was "Would you like there to be a white history month?" The interviewer said no, Morgan replied "Then why should there be a black history month?" Good question.

Answer 2

Yes I think we should put the past in the past. And if we decided to have a White History month, that would be considered racist. The whole thing doesn't make any sense!

Answer 3

In school black history month is all MartinLutherKing, MartinLutherKing, MartinLutherKing we only need 5 mins. for that.

Answer 4

i agree we need to let the past rest and learn from it ,but not keep dredging it up, we aren't going back to that way of life so let it go, there are people who keep talking about their ancestors like they know first hand what it was like,we are all free now so be free