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Because most people don't know enough about Black History. Check a HS History book.
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Originally Posted by G o D Jewels
The bigger question is why do people constantly question the need for MLK day and BHM, but not other holidays.
I'll wait.
I seriously doubt that was the only thing on sale, just one item that someone that was ironic. And as far as schools go they don't have enough time to teach everything about slavery, civil rights movements etc. although Im sure alot of teachers would go for it. I'm still for the month, cuz yeah this was not even a long time ago. 40 years in some countries is like a minute to America because we're still relatively young. And like other people said if you take away this month it won't be incorporated throughout the year it will be forgottenOriginally Posted by az5950
Sh*t like this makes me just...smh
For the record, Black history month isn't a holiday, it's supposed to be a month of awareness.Originally Posted by RIPyzyz
Originally Posted by G o D Jewels
The bigger question is why do people constantly question the need for MLK day and BHM, but not other holidays.
I'll wait.
Originally Posted by illwill24
But why is it necessary that we must teach these things only in February is my question?
Or the fact that I'm 7 years removed from high school, 11 years removed from middle school, and 14 years removed from elementary. Use some common sense there.Originally Posted by Josednk1068
No you are missing what I am saying, if it was embeded in you with a strong emphasis on it ... then you would remember. So either it doesn't mean much to you or it didn't mean much to the school system that you were under.Originally Posted by Peep Game
Those are key words you obviously missed while reading that.Originally Posted by Josednk1068
Most don't care normally unless it is this month. Sad, but trueOriginally Posted by Maximus Meridius
Schools don't even talk about black history accurately. Can't rely on that school system BS. My advise for young blacks is to learn on your own. We need to learn as much as possible about our history.
Semantics.Originally Posted by MoonMan818
For the record, Black history month isn't a holiday, it's supposed to be a month of awareness.Originally Posted by RIPyzyz
Originally Posted by G o D Jewels
The bigger question is why do people constantly question the need for MLK day and BHM, but not other holidays.
I'll wait.
Originally Posted by Trelvis Tha Thrilla
W was called a racist by Kanye West, had a shoe thrown at him, people call him the worst President ever, etc... Every President catches heat. Continue on with yalls discussion.Originally Posted by illwill24
Obama had that lady put her hand in his face, a congressman called him a Tar Baby, another congressman called Michelle a big booty ho. As incompetent as Bush was, NO ONE disrespected him like that.
Originally Posted by MoonMan818
For the record, Black history month isn't a holiday, it's supposed to be a month of awareness.Originally Posted by RIPyzyz
Originally Posted by G o D Jewels
The bigger question is why do people constantly question the need for MLK day and BHM, but not other holidays.
I'll wait.
I question why there's a Columbus Day... He didn't discover America. People have been in socal for 10000+ years.
I don't know about you guys, but I don't think the history of my people should be limited to one month. Simple as that.
.the past is the past we need to move forward at some point.
that is a shallow thing to say and a shallow way of thinking my man... the past is what got us here today...people who fear change and the unknown will always throw this idiotic logic out....the past is not the past...things just don't happen and go away...everything that takes place is a chain of REACTIONs...thats a simple physical fact...so no the past is not just the past. no matter how hard you wish that to be true.
if you truly want to move forward maybe you should give an honest assesment of the past as well as the contemporary situation and shape your ideals of forwardness with that in mind.
Originally Posted by az5950
[Warned for profanity] like this makes me just...smh
Originally Posted by FlacoBey
our real history isn't talked about during Black History Month
end of thread. That's the reason for Black History Month. To raise awareness of the contributions black people have made. God forbid we should encourage people to read or learn about something they are ignorant to, even if it is just 1 month out of the year.Originally Posted by Dathbgboy
BHM is to raise awareness like Autism week, breast cancer month, etc.