Comments on: My Problem, Yes with Black History Month…

By: Patsy

Patsy — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:30:17 +0000

Very interesting comments and great article!

By: Arthur

Arthur — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:36:01 +0000

A very wide ranging, spirited piece! BlkEducation, you make a good point. However, the author did not necessarily say that our history began with our arrival in the Americas. She may have meant that that is the perspective of some in this country. Here is the quote. “Black history which began the moment African slaves set foot on the earth of the new world for some in this country seems to have abruptly ended the moment civil rights seemingly ended. . .” At any rate, you are correct. Black history begins with the origin of humanity.

By: BlkEducation

BlkEducation — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:19:52 +0000

I agree with you message here. Black history doesn’t end after the civil rights movement, we are still making history today. However, your point that Black history began “when African slaves set foot on the earth of the ‘new world'” is not correct in my eyes. Our history started in Africa before white oppression arrived on our shores. No, you may not be able to trace your lineage to the exact country in Africa from which you descend, however, you do know you are African. Learning the history that occurred before all people of the Diaspora were oppressed is essential to the unification of our people. Let’s not think of ourselves as Black people in America who are removed from our true heritage. Let’s embrace that heritage and start teaching it in our schools. Let’s revive the Pan-African movement.