What do you think of black history month?

Question

I personally think it's a stupid idea. I hate the fact that people are separated out from the whole on the basis of their skin colour. If we're going to do that, then what about Mulatto month? Yellow month? Red month? White month? Brown month?

Could you imagine the outcry if a teacher said, O.K., this month we're going to be focussing on White people and what they've done to improve our society. Class, please choose one white person to do an assignment on. The only criteria for the report is that the person must be white and accomplished.

It's great to explore the wealth of history, but not based on skin colour. How about just exploring great people period?

I refuse to acknowledge black history month. I think teachers who buy into it ought to be ashamed of themselves.

Answer 1

We cannot dedicate an entire month to every group of people that Americans have mistreated. Unfortunately, the U.S. has a long history of this starting with the American Indians and ongoing. Blacks, Chinese, Communists, Muslims. Instead on focusing this month on color of skin, we should focus on spreading tolerance for all races, beliefs and religions.

Answer 2

Are you serious black people have been here longer than ALMOST any other minority groups that's why!!! The same reason white people are everywhere and have all there businesses, Are you guys segregating yourself?? No!! You have achieved alot of goals and now black people are as well. We have our own shows, our own everything and we worked just as hard if not harder to get it!!! Now other races are doing the same. We whine!! What are you all doing on here!!!! Everywhere I go I see other cultures making lives from themselves over here but black people have been here educated ourselves that's why there are so many black colleges, getting good job, starting businesses, programs, and organizations. Sometimes it seems like Racist people are mad that we have made a way for ourselves and come this far. Well guess what stop your whining and get used to it.

Answer 3

I think you make a good point, but I disagree.

I think that after the suffering African-American ancestors faced for years, their descendants deserve to have a special time to recognize their accomplishments. Prejudice has existed and still does today, and it's very important to understand our history, because we can't live our lives being ignorant and thinking that we aren't as important as Caucasian people.

Black History Month is a time that should be important to everyone of African-American descent, and even to those who aren't. Would it really hurt to learn about the history of people who went through slavery, racism, and years of struggling to overcome the idea that white was better than black? Would it kill us to learn about the lives of the people who helped build up our nation?

I have nothing against Caucasians, because if I have a problem with a white person, I might as well have a problem with a Hispanic person, an Asian person, a Pacific Islander, a Native American, and everyone on this planet who is not African-American. I just think that the world is sometimes prejudice, and that if all we had was one month to celebrate our history, we should take it seriously, and as an honor.

Our world has always been separated in one way or the other. It's either Girls or Boys, the Tall People or the Short People, so of course, there will be a time when the separation of Black and White comes up. But, no offense to anyone who is white, I think that white people are currently "dominating" the country. Largest group populating the country today. I don't mind researching Caucasians, but we do that enough already. Why not a month just for the African-American culture? It's not just about colors.

And why not have Mulatto History Month? They have a history too!

Answer 4

Black History Month (originally ***** History Week) originated in 1926 as an attempt to bring the contributions of African-Americans to the wider attention of all people, not just blacks. If you look in any older history books, you'd think the whole history of the US was the history of how white men (forget about the women--Betsy Ross sewed the flag and that was about it for the sex) saved the country as our manifest destiny. Too many people today, black and white, still are unaware of the contributions made by men and women of color to the greatness of this nation. Yes, it would be wonderful to see beyond black history and white history (and women's history, and gay history, etc.), but until that happens, Black History Month--and Women's History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and all the others--will have their uses.

Answer 5

White, anglo-american, european history is covered very well in history books. History is "written" by the dominant race and in america that happens to be caucasians. Black History Month encourages everyone to consider the contributions of those who didn't make the official version of our history.

There are days, weeks and months "dedicated" to everything from breeds of dogs, charter schools and flowers. If it offends you, just ignore it and move on. If you want to learn more read the book "Afraid of the Dark" by Jim Myers.

Answer 6

Agreed! I think it's almost racist. Heck, my school is putting together PLAYS about black history month. My little brother is in some play about a black man, his escape, and how he's captured again. If we really need a black history month, I think we need to acknoledge Albinos. It's not fair to people like me who are white as paper!!

Answer 7

I'd like to know when we're going to have "White American's Month?" I am very serious! So sick of all these days created by people who feel insecure about their heritage - we are all created equal in the eyes of God and that is good enough for me! Why not just celebrate "Created in the image of God Day!"

Answer 8

Haven't you figured it out yet? It's only racist if a white person does it.


Uh-huh. Right.

Answer 9

i think your comments are inappropraite and very myopic, why is any recognition of a maligned people inappropriate? balcks were and still are persecuted in society and if "black history month" brings awarness to peopel of teh many great things accomplished by blacks then it cxan ony improve the situation, cuz there are still many people out there that are racist.