phillip morris wrote:
Just how many more decades of racially segregated Februaries dedicated to remembering an imperfect nation must we commemorate? Just how much longer will we allow the shortest month to divide rather than unite?
When will we have reached the point where black history will simply be recognized as American history? And why can't African-Americans lead the charge to make February the most introspective month of the year - a time for comprehensive reflection upon a shared history?
When will we have reached the point where black history will simply be recognized as American history? And why can't African-Americans lead the charge to make February the most introspective month of the year - a time for comprehensive reflection upon a shared history?
A Chicago columnist argues:
Mary Mitchell wrote:
the time taken out during 28 days each year to observe black history, as President Obama put it in his proclamation, "is a chance to examine the evolution of our country and how African Americans helped draw us ever closer to becoming a more perfect union."
And the snippets of black high achievers served up by newspapers and broadcasts in February may give the offspring of hardened bigots a different perspective on what it means to be black in America.
What do you think?
Do you agree that Black History Month be abolished?
Strongly agree: | 18 (27.3%) | |
Agree: | 14 (21.2%) | |
Neutral or no opinion: | 18 (27.3%) | |
Disagree: | 12 (18.2%) | |
Strongly disagree: | 4 (6.1%) | |
Total: | 66 |