No offense and not being prejudice but?

Question

i dont mean to sound prejudice but why is there a black history month? yes they did alot thru out history i understand that. why isnt there an indian history month or a polish history month or irish or jewish or german or asian? ive never understood that. will someone explain this too me plz.


without being mean.

Answer 1

I always wondered that too......

Answer 2

I understand where you are coming from. I as an african american think we have a month for us because we've been through so much. Don't get me wrong. Polish, indians,etc. have been through alot but african americans have overcame so many things. We also stopped segregation. Did indians or polish? Nope. But I do think that other races should have a month but it's only fair. Your question is also kind of like " Why is there a women's history month and not a men's history month?
" You get it. Hope this helped.

Answer 3

There are actually "history months" for pretty much any group you care to name, but black history month is the only one publicized for some reason.

The thinking is that black culture is surpressed and not adequately represented by the mainstream media and education systems. A month of special focus on black history is supposed to counterbalance this to some degree and help preserve black heritage.

Personally, I think it's a crock. I went to public school in southern Virginia, in a school with less than 5% non-white students. And we learned more about black history than we did about -any- other subject. The unit on Martin Luther King Jr. was two weeks, the unit on Thomas Jefferson and the Constitution was three days.

Answer 4

American Indian History month is November

National Hispanic American Heritage month is September

Asia-Pacific American Heritage month is May

And Women's History month is March

So there are other history months out there. It is just because we came ours known. I mean it is like all we black people really have. Someone white is always taking our stuff. We can't even have a month to talk how proud we are to be black! I mean come on.
sorry if i was mean. honestly, I am really a nice person.

Answer 5

We have Black History Month to commemorate the millions who suffered and died during the slavery period in the U.S. This country was founded largely on the blood, sweat, and tears of enslaved blacks, and we must pay our respects to all of them.

We have Black History Month to remember the people who risked their lives, standing up and speaking out against racism during the civil rights period.

We have Black History Month to express our gratitude to individuals (regardless of race and ethnicity) who work tirelessly to educate the public, and speak out against racism, bigotry, ignorance, apathy, intolerance, and prejudice in this country and the rest of the world.

Last but not the least, african americans are an integral part of the history and culture of this country. That is why we have Black History Month.

As an Asian-American, I personally feel that Black History Month not only represents African-Americans, but all ethnic minorities in this country.

Certainly, it would be wonderful if we could also have an Asian History Month, or a Jewish History Month; and I do believe that we would have those eventually someday.

Until then, it is good that we're celebrating Black History Month; not only is that a big, first step, but a necessary one as well.

Answer 6

Well I can understand your query and I will try to explain this to you from a personal and very paraphrased perspective. Blacks or African Americans are the only race throughout history that can recount being systematically stolen from their country of origin, and forced through means of dehumization, segregation, seperation, abuse and violence to endure a system of forced slavery.
Blacks were not seen as human or equal for that matter. Why the constitution even addressed blacks as being 3/5th's of a human being. Upon the end of slavery, the institution of systematic descriminatory policies allowed for seperate treatments of blacks in which they were denied access to jobs, schools, and even the simple use of a restroom. The use of systematic oppression is also a form of slavery.This also led to the civil rights movement where Blacks protested the blatant segregation and unequal treatment they were forced to endure.
Over the course of centuries, every negative attibute that could be attributed to a person was applied to the Black race. This has permeated the conciousness of society. Imagine being told through blatant or subtle messages that you are inferior, you are not smart enough, pretty enough, or able enough to succeed, simply because you are black. RACE does not dictate inferiority. That is the work of ignorance and hatred. A person (race) can start to believe these things if they are heard often enough.
Black history circumvents these negative stereotypes, by presenting information of acheivement of African Americans, well before slavery thus attempting combating the daily assault of negativity.
While a month is certainly not long enough, it is an effort to reflect that African Americans contributions to American society as we know it is a remarkable achievement worthy of celebration. In addition, the fact that African civilization was far advanced that their European counterparts add proof that Blacks are not inferior by any means. There is no objection to other races having their own month as there is no competition, however Blacks deserve their history to be showcased as they have endured more than any other race, yet they have still risen to the occasion. Here we are maybe on the verge of our first African American president.
Please educate yourself, read information regarding the middle passage, civil rights, slavery, and other text related to African American achievement. Perhaps with more education, you will be able to understand the need for celebration. As far as the ignorant comments I have read thus far, I am not surprised. I find that the least educated and the most ignorant always meet my expectations. Black history is American history.

Answer 7

Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, American Jewish History Month, German-American Heritage Month and Polish American Heritage Month exist. For some strange reason people tend to think that Black History Month is the only "Month" that exist. I wonder why? I'm sure that their is a "Month" 4 you.

Answer 8

Native American history is in November
Irish History Month is March
Jewish History is October
Asian history is in May

Answer 9

Because the contributions the African Americans have given to the making of this country have been either stolen, totally misrepresented, lied about or totally ignored.

Setting aside February to highlight these achievements is a way to call out and point out to those who deny or fail to acknowledge these achievements of the African American community.

Blacks are the only race which have been shown in a negative way and denied equal exposure to what they have done to help protect and build this country.

Answer 10

American Indian History month is November

National Hispanic American Heritage month is September

Asia-Pacific American Heritage month is May

And Women's History month is March

Minorities get months bc traditionally, schools only taught about what old white men did in history. When kids see that only white men are famous, it makes them think that only white men are capable of making history. When kids see someone who is like them doing great things, it inspires them to do the same.

That's why we need these months.

When I was a kid, a girl in my ballet class told me I couldnt be a dancer bc ballarinas are white. I believed her and stopped dancing. If I had been taught about Alvin Alley, maybe I would have pursued my dream.

Answer 11

For one, the other nationalities came here of their own free will! And they have NOT suffered the humiliations tortures, murders, castrations, beatings, hangings, segregation, exclusion, and bondage of African Americans. Their skin tone did not make them automatically considered as animals! They were treated like humans! Caucasians get year round day in and day out notoriety for their selfish push for control of this land. One month. 30 lousy days is set aside to honor those African Americans who helped build this country and had to FIGHT to do it. The concept of 30 days recognition for a lifetime of contribution is in itself an insult! People are ALWAYS complaining about this little "so you maybe you did do a little something" pat on the back from the white historians. It wouldn't even exist if African Americans hadn't FOUGHT for some kind of recognition. USA history books are filled with what whites did and makes them sound like heroes when in fact they slaughtered many Natives and stole their land and had the nerve to call THEM heathens! The history books need to be re-written to include ALL ethnic groups that made this country but it glorifies one people. One people who destroyed everything that they touched. GREED and POWER is the foundation of this land. African Americans and other ethnic groups did the work but the whites took the credit for it.