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- Observed annually throughout the month of February in Canada and the United States
- The United Kingdom observes Black History Month in October
- Initially founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926 as Negro History WeekHistory.com: Black History Facts
- Expanded to Black History Month in 1976Bio.com: Black History Month Origins
- On February 12, 2009, the NAACP celebrated its 100th anniversaryHistory.com: Black History Facts
- In 2009, the United States swore in the first man of African descent to the office of the president
- Celebrity Morgan Freeman believes that celebrating Black History Month further promotes racismYouTube Video: Morgan Freeman on Black History Mont(Time: :55)
- Dr. Carter G. Woodson was the second black man to receive a degree from Harvard UniversityBio.com: Black History Month Origins
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Observed throughout the month of February, Black History Month is dedicated to the observance of prominent individuals and events throughout the history of Africans in North America. The tradition of Black History Month began in the United States with the intention of supplementing academic curricula which was thought to lack significant coverage of African-American History.
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The reason for choosing February as Black History Month came directly from founder Dr. Carter G. Wilson. Wilson chose February as the host month because it was the birth month of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, two prominent figures in African-American history.History.com: Black History FactsOpposition to Black History Month
Some organizations believe that it is essential to integrate various multicultural studies into American classrooms throughout the year, rather than celebrate a particular month for each. Some individuals have expressed opposition to Black History Month , like Morgan Freeman, who stated that, "Black history is American History." When Mike Wallace asked Freeman how they could do away with racism, Freeman said, "Stop talking about it! I'm gonna stop calling you a white man, and I'm gonna ask you to stop calling me a black man. I know you as Mike Wallace and you know me as Morgan Freeman."YouTube Video: Morgan Freeman on Black History Mont(Time: :55)-
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Black History Month Questions
Why is Black History Month gotta be the shortest month of the year? 1 AnswerBlack History Month is observed for the month of February because of two very important figures in the history of African Americans, Frederick Douglass and Abra... read more
I am of the opinion that black high school students have no concept of their black heritage/history. Do you agree? If not, why not.? 2 AnswersI don't think that it is a good idea to characterize people on the basis of their race. If you had said that the average high school student has no concept of ... read more
Are we in history? 7 AnswersWebster's Dictionary defines history as "the branch of knowledge dealing with past events" or "the aggregate of past events" so by definition, we are in histor... read more
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I am listening to Death From Above 1979 - Black History Month
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@elmulah Model City starts February 10th, 2010 to tie in with black history month and NY's Fashion Week
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Bluewater Celebrates Black History Month >>... http://bit.ly/5ghNdI
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#Classicmoviequotes "Your lucky it's black history month or it could've been a lot worst! Who else want some?!"
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Did I mention that @DeeJayiLLWiLL can get da BIZ! LMFAO wait til black history month! I'm findin him! LOL
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