4063662454?profile=original           Is Black History Month still necessary with Barack Obama Election

Has Black History Month met its end with the re-election of Barack Obama? One could make a solid case for calling a halt to the month of February as an official celebration of the achievements of Black Americans, since many of the injustices of the past have died away along with the perpetrators. In the 21st Century should not the focus be on a unified America that celebrates and acknowledges the achievements of all Americans throughout the year?

The advent of Black History month began in 1926 as the second week in February, and was known as Negro History Week. Its creator, black historian Carter G. Woodson was clear about its purpose and eventual end. He insisted at the time that the holiday be eliminated, when “black history became fundamental to American history.”

Last year, noted international author Maya Angelou appeared to agree when she explained in an interview, "We want to reach a time when there won't be Black History Month, when black history will be so integrated into American history that we study it along with every other history," according to Fox News.

Well, it appears apparent that the jury is in and the verdict is clear, the need for Black History Month has met it original purpose. Woodson’s edict was that the need for the month to continue into perpetuity was not its purpose. Black history has been mainstreamed into what it always has been, and that is; part of America’s history. Even Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman strongly asserted in a Sixty Minutes interview, "Black History Month is ridiculous… Black History is American History!"

Well it seems that Barack Obama’s election has sealed the deal on that, considering that February was chosen as the official month to honor Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Lincoln freed the black slaves and, is it not fitting that the end of this holiday has indeed run its natural course with the election and re-election of the first black president of the United States?

Americans have an opportunity to move on and stop reliving the practices and outrages of racism which once permeated every aspect of the nation’s culture. Blacks have been elected governors, and congress has growing numbers of black elected leaders. Now with a president who is black, where again is the need for Black History Month?

It is unnecessary to keep track of black achievement in areas of professionalism and other fields of achievement. These achievements are American achievements, and should not continue to be segregated or celebrated by racial designation.

The nation should be focused on celebrating the future of a united nation where racial designations have no purpose or place. If America is to truly become one nation, indivisible with justice for all, then it must do away with the categories and the special designations which continue to keep Americans separate and apart. Is this not now the spirit and practice of reverse racism?

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  • We need White History month now.  I feel oppressed, excuse me, Very Depressed having a black President in the White House.  Hell, I guess I should just go down and apply for benefits. 

  • I wanna know who decided Morgan Freeman represents the black community on the issue of Black History Month. He's probably being paid a large amount by the Whitehouse to make this announcement.

    If someone not of his color suggested this there would be riots across the nation. No one white would even dare think this.

    What a wonderfully evil way to take confidence away from millions of black folk who don't make the millions Morgan makes.

  • We need to stop with these days of recognition. While everyone makes a big deal about preserving the history the race; it always comes down to making money. Every holiday is not just for the people it's mainly for the merchants who will make a lot of money selling you things like MKL T-Shirt of coffee mug. What will really be something is American History Month where we would celebrate every event from George Washington, Lincoln, Kennedy, Martin L. King, Native Indians, All wars, Treatment and progress of blacks, Hispanics. Roll it into one big month of celebration. A month inwhich every business would be required to closed on weekends (paid time off) (church and family time).

  • Comment to Wilson Strausser - obamawannabeking doesn't know who his father is either.

  • I have lost a huge amount of respect for blacks like Obama and the communist black caucus.

    all of the democrat congress and senate has to go for America to survive.

    give me blacks like cong. Allen West, Herman Cain, dr. carson, Mr. Williams.

    all are TRUE AMERICANS!!! old sarge,'nam vet,'68,'70

    lrrp/abn 

  • Establishing a month for ANYTHING is ramming agenda down America's throat.

    If you get rid of Black History Month then you gotta get rid of every celebrating month because just removing Black History Month is DISCRIMINATION; and i don't care if a black said get rid of it!

    What in hell is wrong with you people? Stop listening to these rabble rousers trying to stir up more trouble!

    And O isn't half black and half white.....he's half black and full communist!

  • Next thing you know.....Muslim history month will be imposed on us by CAIR.....failure to do so will be considered islamophobic (sp)....does anyone here doubt that?  

    So to stop all this c**p.....let's just establish & celebrate American History Month in all schools & public forums....that way, it will include all races/ethnic Americans...regardless of ancestery...beginning with the American Indians.

     

  • You don't have any proof who O's real father is.

  • I agree, never thought about it before, but Black History Month is not necessary and only contributes to the racial divide. It is all American history. Especially ,since there is a good chance the next pope will be of Black descent.
  • Continuing this provideds a division of racial divide. It is a division that places the white on one side of the fence. The Black leaders use this as a way to keep the blacks in their political posture. This needs to stop.

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