Black History Month
Today, February 1, marks the start of Black History Month we can use this as an opportunity to recognize, highlight and celebrate African/African American achievements and contributions to society In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson developed an annual week-long celebration in February as a way to commemorate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and Frederick Douglass’ birthday. Fifty years later, as part of the United States’ bicentennial celebration, the United States government recognized that the week-long celebration had transitioned into "Black History Month.” #BHM2014 #BlackHistoryMonth #EveryonesHistory What are your thoughts on today's google doodle? Slavery is a part of American history . It is a part of black history. There are those who do not want to acknowledge slavery, who see it looking back on the past in a negative light. We cannot pretend it did not happen we cannot pretend that it's not part of what makes us th...