Black History Month Research Paper
Black History month at one time held an important part in our nation’s history. It was a time when blacks were treated poorly and not given equal rights. They were discriminated against at every level. They were denied entrance into Sports, Colleges and even some churches. They were never recognized for any of their accomplishments. A black person was considered less than qualified in several areas. Black history month was originated to make people aware of the accomplishments of several black personalities. Over the years as the Black people began to excel and be accepted as equal persons. The need to have a separate day has, in my opinion, lost its value.
What was once a very powerful bridge to allow white people to see that black people
were just as intelligent, just as strong and just as innovated as any white person. It served the purpose of opening the hearts and minds of most Caucasian persons. Over the years, however, the Black History theme has taken on an increasingly different meaning. It is now used to elevate the black culture over the white culture. The advancement of all areas for the blacks is evident that we have achieved equality. I now feel that we need to stop dividing people by color or creed or culture. We now need to have a month that shows the accomplishments of all cultures. By continuing to have the month of February declared a month for one culture we have actually achieved the opposite.
We have encouraged the separation of our cultures. We now have a Black President of the United States. President Obama has achieved the highest honor of the American people, not just the black people. I now believe as our founding fathers believed that all men are created equal. We, as Americans, are now united and equal. I even have black friends who feel uncomfortable that a month should be dedicated to them as they no longer feel deprived or discriminated against. We see no difference in each other and this nation should no longer see when racism overpowered the country.
Black History month
And it’s meaning
Mrs. Lince 3rd hour
Matthew Hill
Feb 21st 2011
What was once a very powerful bridge to allow white people to see that black people
were just as intelligent, just as strong and just as innovated as any white person. It served the purpose of opening the hearts and minds of most Caucasian persons. Over the years, however, the Black History theme has taken on an increasingly different meaning. It is now used to elevate the black culture over the white culture. The advancement of all areas for the blacks is evident that we have achieved equality. I now feel that we need to stop dividing people by color or creed or culture. We now need to have a month that shows the accomplishments of all cultures. By continuing to have the month of February declared a month for one culture we have actually achieved the opposite.
We have encouraged the separation of our cultures. We now have a Black President of the United States. President Obama has achieved the highest honor of the American people, not just the black people. I now believe as our founding fathers believed that all men are created equal. We, as Americans, are now united and equal. I even have black friends who feel uncomfortable that a month should be dedicated to them as they no longer feel deprived or discriminated against. We see no difference in each other and this nation should no longer see when racism overpowered the country.
Black History month
And it’s meaning
Mrs. Lince 3rd hour
Matthew Hill
Feb 21st 2011