Isnt that being racist to generalize that this month is dedicated to a color of skin? If there were a white history month how would that go over with the general public?
2007-02-04 17:20:21 · 18 answers · asked by JOHN D 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
danielsmidt(sic) How am I being racist by asking a legitimate question?Im not racist but if equality is to exist why should there be self induced racism?
2007-02-04 17:26:17 · update #1
Racial divisions must always be stressed. We must always judge people by their race. We certainly can't allow Americans to unite on the basis of mutual respect. Otherwise, Rev. Jesse and a bunch of other people are gonna have to get real jobs.
We certainly can't judge each other by the quality of our character. That wouldn't be fair, since so many people have none.
2007-02-04 17:30:48 · answer #1 · answered by Boomer Wisdom 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They are being racist on their behalf I think
All the other holidays are not just about white people, therefore, it does not make them "white history" month
Valentines~To show love to your partner, no matter the race.
Easter~To celebrate Christ, that he had risen after 3 days.
Memorial Day~To remember our Loved ones, whoever they may be.
Flag Day~To celebrate our Flag of our Country
4th of July~To celebrate the day we gained Independance
Labor Day~For the working men/women, doesnt matter what color you are!
Halloween~A time for kids for dress up & get candy. A time to play pranks or just joke around, no matter your color of your skin
Veteran's Day~To remember the Veterans of our Country, who fought for our Freedom & Land, and there were black people too!
Thanksgiving~This was started from the Pilgrims & just a tradition that we still celebrate. After all, black people eat turkey too, HUH?
Christmas~To Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. He doesnt care what color you are.
As you can see, its not all "white history" months. White people are not the only ones who celebrate these holidays. Everyone does, no matter the color of your skin or the language you speak.
2007-02-05 01:32:34 · answer #2 · answered by timberrattler818 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because, though people say otherwise, they still believe blacks and whites should be kept separate. Why not just include black history in the books? That month is just the world's way of keeping us all separate, while keeping a front of tolerance.
2007-02-05 01:28:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just because history can be ugly doesn't mean it shouldn't be remembered. After all, we learn from our mistakes. Unfortunately, just the "color of skin" hasn't always been recognized as such. It took many years of oppression and suffering to even begin to establish a concept of civil rights.
2007-02-05 01:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Its ok for everybody else to be against white history or pride. It is crap. These culture appreciation days and such are forced on us and most of us dont like it. It is racist, but since it is for blacks, that is ok.
2007-02-05 01:24:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Every month, including February, is White History Month. The point of it is to recognize people who should be included in regular history, but usually just get a little blurb. There is also a Hispanic History Month and a Women's History Month. None are Federal holidays. Ignore them if you don't want to recognize them.
2007-02-05 01:25:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Becuase they couldn't get black history year?????
Maybe we should just accept the prejudice and deal from there;what difference does it make? Myself I prefer the human race and hope someday all will join. and aslo it occurs to me the only significance to pigment or lack of pigment is the time one can stand the sun but why this translates to fear or sensitivity is beyond me i've always been treated with kindness by other ethnic or cultural peoples . of course some are criminal but I call that criminal not racial as it transends all barriers of peoples.
So when a Martian asks ibny osk goo bee idfu. can you take me to your leader .and you reply can't you find him yourself , Don't be surprised if he says;" No..., all earthlings look alike.".
2007-02-05 01:38:58 · answer #7 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You MUST be black.... because black people always pull that stupid race card ....even over stupid s**t like this.... if there wasn't a black history month then you would complain about that too........
If there was a white history month??? We'd have parades where white people are carried down the street on big soft beds that are carried by black people.....
2007-02-05 01:24:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
because some schools are teaching kids today history that dont includes the history of blacks. some kids and adults just think of this month as a months for blacks but its much more. its a contribution to all the accomplishment and achievements of blacks in the past and present.
2007-02-05 01:28:28 · answer #9 · answered by krittlette 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
A white history month would be a bit silly, as the purpose of black history month is for people to learn more about blacks besides the little that is taught of them in the history books.
And Travis, the Native Americans do have a month. It's in November.
2007-02-05 01:23:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋