It is African American’s chance to show and remind the world what we have done and the trials and tribulations we have gone through to get to where we are, and also how much strength and power and determination we have to get to where we are going. Through these experiences, you begin to feel the power of the ancestors standing with us amidst the challenges of today and whisper ‘keep going.’ Without a complete understanding of our history, we are doomed to repeat it. Schools do not teach about many African American leaders or our involvement in society. However, most children are taught history in a way that makes it seem like black history began with slavery. Black history is more than slavery. A Gray Media Group, Inc. Station - © 2002-2020 Gray Television, Inc. Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for Oct. 1, 2020. This month also reminds other races and ethnicities the contributions made by African Americans. Black history is powerful. May we all strive to realize the importance of this month because without awareness of the past, our eyes cannot be fully opened to the state of the present and where we are going in the future. President Gerald Ford decreed Black History Month a national observance in 1976. “Being able to learn from them and have those conversations with them and see how it was for them, I think that in itself is black history.”, “Well, I think it means that people are being recognized who might ordinarily be overlooked,” said noon anchor Agnes DeRouen. There are more than just white people here!

The early history of Blacks in the Americas. Even black inventors are left out of our “History” books. Who state that the celebration is flat out racist. While most students have a relative knowledge on the British Empire, the French Colonial Empire, the Ancient Roman empire, etc., very few would name the empires listed above off the top of their heads if they were asked to list great civilizations/empires in history. Just like the last several afternoons we will be seeing plenty of sunshine and that will allow us to warm up into the middle and upper 70′s.

Black celebrities such as actor and director, Morgan Freeman and actress Stacey Dash have criticized Black History Month, with Freeman saying, “I don’t want a black history month. “For me, it’s being able to talk to the older generation in my family who have seen things that I have not seen,” said anchor and reporter Ashley Joseph. The Kingdom of Ghana was known for its large army and efficient methods of of taxation, holding monopolies over gold mines. She graduated from Louisiana State University in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication. If my parents hadn’t educated me on Islamic history, American schools would have had me thinking my history began with 9/11. It is African American’s chance to show and remind the world what we have done and the trials and tribulations we have gone through to get to where we are, and also how much strength and power and determination we have to get to where we are going. The Signal uses cookies to ensure we provide you the best experience on our website. Another fall like start for our Friday as temperatures have fallen into the middle and upper 50′s. Sydney Roberts moved from her hometown of Dallas, Texas to join KPLC as a Sunrise Producer in January 2019. Who state that the celebration is flat out racist. To take it back, the precursor or prequel to Black History Month was created in 1926 in the United States. All rights reserved. I think it means showing people what we can do,” said anchor and reporter Shelby Trahan. Otis Boykin (1920 -1982) who invented the artificial heart pacemaker control unit.
“I think it’s important because you have to respect your ancestors and … Black History Month continues to spark debates, but there is no debate needed. Crime report; Suspect identified in connection to car-jacking in St. Paul, Minnesota politicians react to Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court nomination, SCSU releases weekly data; Varsity athletics suspended as COVID-19 numbers “exploded”, SCSU Mass Comm Dept gets full accreditation, still faces budget cuts, Student Gov. Let’s start treating African history as a social class just as important as European history; our children deserve the chance we never had to learn the truth about their past. Is another criticism that is often brought up usually by whites. Black History Month began as a “Negro History Week” in 1926. Learning about black history is important for all students, and it’s imperative to help black students learn about themselves, said Joseph Prevost, a teacher and sponsor of the Black Student Union at North High School in Phoenix Union High School District.Prevost has taught for seven years at the school and acted as the sole sponsor of Black Student Union for the past three years. The whole reason history is taught is so we can understand where we come from and how to move forward. candidates build platform on admin-student communication, Economics and climate change take hold of the 58th Winter Institute, Protest at Granite City Baptist Church brings out tensions on both sides. And black people have a great deal to do with the history of this country and where it is today. Well, besides the fact that we were slaves, Martin was non-violent, and Rosa decided not to give up her seat. Advanced civilizations included the Axum Empire of present day Ethiopia and Eritrea, which served as one of four international powers including Persia, Rome and China. It is more than a struggle for basic rights. LAKE CHARLES, La. “A lot of people don’t know of all the contributions made over the centuries by African-Americans and I think to have this time where people focus in on those things that went on before them to get us to this point is very important.”. Woodson felt that the black historical experience in America had been largely ignored and distorted by the history profession in the rare instances when secondary schools and college history texts did mention African Americans in the early h century.
Black History Month continues to spark annual debate about the usefulness and fairness of a designated month dedicated to the history of one race. Except, not exactly. The expansion of Black History Week to Black History Month was first brought up by the leaders of the Black United Students at Kent State University in February 1969. European culture and philosophy was gradually drilled into our heads over time. Otis Boykin (1920 -1982) who invented the artificial heart pacemaker control unit. Sydney Roberts sat down with the KPLC’s black anchors and reporters to discuss the importance of honoring those who’ve made a difference in American history, and shaped our lives, whether they knew it or not. February 24, 2020 at 2:23 PM CST - Updated February 24 at 2:23 PM, LSP trooper now indicted in traffic stop shooting in summer of 2018, Carver Elementary welcomes students back Friday. However, by the time we graduated from high school, we only knew about the history of a segment of our population. It is just as important to reflect on our own experiences to understand our world today and how our individual journeys lead us to love ourselves unapologetically. Intentional effort to observe the achievements of the African-American community matters. “I think it’s important because you have to respect your ancestors and pay respects to those who have come before you.".

Black history is American history and when the stories go untold, we miss out on a critical part of our collective history. Growing up, we were all taught European history. Because of our dismal education system, most people see Africa as a place that has always been ridden with poverty and suffering. The month of February allows for people of all races to celebrate the achievements and contributions African Americans have, and continue to make in our society. If European history is treated as an important social class in the education system, so should African history. Criticisms include questions over whether it is appropriate to confine the celebration of black history to one month (which in my opinion is not possible), as opposed to integration of black history into the mainstream education the rest of the year (which does not happen). In fact, African merchants began trading with China and Arabia before Europe. Copyright 2020 KPLC.

“Black History Month to me is the chance to celebrate all of the people in our lives who have shaped our heritage and where we are now," said KPLC morning reporter Robin Richardson. How are minorities to move forward if we grow up thinking we have never had power in this world? What happened before the first black people were brought to America seems to be a mystery to most Americans.

“Black History Month to me is the chance to celebrate all of the people in our lives who have shaped our heritage and where we are now," said KPLC morning reporter Robin Richardson. If you continue to use our website, we'll assume you're happy with it. Is another criticism that is often brought up usually by whites. (KPLC) - For many Americans, Black History Month is a time to reflect on the past, recognize the present and look forward to the possibilities of the future.

I was ashamed that it took a movie to tell me this.

The study of history is important because it allows one to make more sense of the current world.

It is actually a beautiful place with a rich culture and history. Africa also began independently utilising iron around 5,000 years ago. Many of us did not know until the amazing movie, “Hidden Figures” that black women worked with NASA. Cancel Unsubscribe. What respect would I have had for my history if that was where I was conditioned to think it began? Historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History announced the second week of February to be, “Negro History Week.”. “Being black, it’s just a prideful thing. However, most children are taught history in a way that makes it seem like black history began with slavery. “It’s being proud of everything maybe you personally have overcome or what your family has overcome. In conclusion, Black History Month matters. We learned about the kings, the wars, the art and the literature. Lewis Latimer (1848 – 1928) who invented the carbon filament for the light bulb. Enter your email address to subscribe to the University Chronicle and receive notifications of new articles!