Why is Black history month in February?

Question

I think it's VERY corrupted that Black history month is in February (the shortest month of the year) When MLK b-day is in Jan(the beginning of the year.) Let's face it, because of slavery African Americans really started this country and economy before it became abolished. Why should we not have a FULL month of our history! I read a similiar question to mine and it said because Abe Lincoln's b-day is this month and HE abolished slavery. Don't be fooled by my avatar. I'm NOT a dumb pothead. For the record Abraham Lincoln really only abolished slavery in the North. To get more votes because he knew if some slaves were set free and became LEGAL citizens he could get more votes. He didn't push for freedom in the south. Did U know that slavery didn't offically end until 1928? Don't believe me? Well look it up:) http://www.archives.state.al.us/thisweek/chrono.html Yet, we have Columbus Day and he was a idiot who didn't discover anything!!!! LOL. To me this country, is still RACIST

The link I put up just explains some history of the past. Not the date of abolished slavery.

Yes, I did hear of them. Unfortunately, white people stole their land and put them on reservations( a nice word for concentration camps)

Answer 1

Africans were used as slaves to enable the white land owners to become rich. For example: Jefferson, et al, his "estate" was massive.

The white land owners took the land away from the indigenous people.

Many of the enslaved African Americans were smuggled into Canada via the underground railroad into Atlantic Canada. So the US north was not the haven so called "history" would have us believe. Atlantic Canada also has its share of racists and was/is not a haven either.

There is racisim everywhere, including Canada, for many nationalities, i.e., anyone who is not white and has an accent.

Overcomming racisism is an continuing evolution of awareness and education that will take more time.

I think that black history month is a political bandaid.

African Americans ought to celebrate their history all the time - forget the stupid political designation of "months", etc.

Cheers from a Canadian!

Answer 2

Black historic previous month is in February, by using fact Frederick Douglas's birthday is in February. with the help of how, there is not any desire for White historic previous Month. maximum of yank historic previous makes a speciality of White human beings's accomplishments. you will surprised how lots Blacks have contributed to this u . s . a .. Benjamin Banneker got here up with the blue print for the white living house. Garrett Morgan invented the gas mask. some African-American physician got here up with an invention to make some meals with the help of salting them. i won't be in a position to describe it, whether it become an exceptionally super deal. A black guy become instrumental in the founding of the yank purple circulate. i've got confidence this comparable guy did something with plasma.

Answer 3

You answered it: it's the shortest!

But, I really don't know though.

Look on Wikipedia.

But African-Americans did not start this country. Have you not heard of the Mayans, Chippewas, Navajos, etc.?

Answer 4

because allof the black history was on that day but not on the same year