History is the study of the human past. The past has left many traditions‚ folk tales‚ and works of art‚ archaeological objects‚ and books and written records of our accomplishments. Historians have been recording the events of history since the Phoenicians in Africa invented the first alphabet. For instance‚ until the advent of Black History Month‚ our school children learned all of their black history when they studied the plight of slavery in the south prior to the Civil War. Very little truth
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2014 Black History Assignment A. US Black History 1. To you‚ what is the importance of celebrating Black history (5 sentences) February represents much more than any other month of the year. As this month begins so does a celebration within the black community‚ with February being Black History Month it allows black Americans to reflect on how far their ancestors have come and how the black community has worked so hard to shape the nation. I feel that it is important to remember and honor the
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Carver G Woodson created Negro History Week to honor African Americans who contributed to the United States in some way‚ shape‚ or form. It was a week of giving thanks to those who helped shape America. This week honored inventors‚ congressmen‚ doctors‚ lawyers‚ even entertainers. Woodson picked the second week of February to celebrate these accomplishments because it fell near the birthdays of two very important people who helped shape African-American history. These people were former President
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Black people history in the USA. I have chosen this course because in my opinion Afro-American People’s history is very interesting. It reveals both how cruel human beings can be and how a discriminated “population” can all the same produce wonderful things. I. The discrimination that Black People have suffered and continue suffering in the USA. 1°/ In the Past A. The Slavery. I don’t think one can discuss the suffering of this population without talking about Slavery. This
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these programs where white students‚ blacks were not allowed any education during this time. Blacks were not given equal rights as the white people‚ and were denied the right to have an education. There were many black young women who were very interested in nursing‚ and were dedicated to pursue their dream‚ and wouldn’t stop trying until they were given equal rights and accepted into these nursing programs. Some black women would follow along with the black soldiers in the Civil War and provide
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The Black Panther Party‚ established in 1966 and dissolved 1982‚ was an social and national organization for the progression and black lives. Its Leader Huey P. Newton sought for liberation and nationalism of the black figure‚ within the protection and realms of the black community. To accomplish this many social programs and movements where set forth in order to help grow the future generations into leaders. The first entry was in December of 2001 by talk in which they give a paragraph length overview
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Mary E. Jimoh Black History Month Speech February 1‚ 2014 Langston Hughes In honor of Black History Month‚ I’ve selected Langston Hughes as the figure I would write about‚ because through his poetry; Hughes displayed to America‚ the world through the eyes of African Americans living in Harlem‚ in the rough 1920s. The poet‚ lyricist‚ author‚ playwright‚ and social activist‚ was born on February 1‚ 1902‚ in Joplin Missouri‚ to James Hughes and Carrie Langston
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4. Who was the first Black woman to drive a U S Postal stagecoach? @5. Name the first Black to win an elected office in the U. S. 6. Booker T. Washington had dinner with what American president? 7. Who were the Kansas City Monarchs? 8. What is Hoppin ’ John? 9. What actor & rapper starred in the movie Men In Black? 10. Representative Maxine Waters represents what state? The Black Heritage Trivia Game Section 4 Page 2 Section 4 Page 2 11. What month is Black History celebrated? 12. "Thrilla
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knew that I did not want the next generation of entrepreneurs‚ doctors‚ actresses‚ lawyers‚ CEOs‚ and amazing women to not be aware of the world around them. I started small. During Black History Month‚ I gave a couple presentations on famous black leaders. My last presentation was on Amandla Stenberg‚ a teenage black icon. Within my presentation‚ I spoke about cultural appropriation and the drastic effect it has on people of color.
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The civil rights movement was a time in America in which Blacks and other minorities started getting more independence and more equal rights. This movement required several courageous leaders and many life changing events occurred in order for America to become the integrated nation that it is today. A number of protests and boycotts took place but they were usually non-violent‚ (which the minorities discovered that the non-violent approach worked the best.) Throughout this period in time schools
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