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The Truth About Black History Month
“I
think it’s a time for people to learn history that they wouldn’t
have learned otherwise. It’s a time to get the facts. You even see
black history information on Twitter.” –Leena Men, freshman
public relations major
“I
don’t think our generation attributes the same value to black history
month as our ancestors did. They didn’t fight for us to treat each
other this way or talk to each other this way. Black History Month is absolutely
important, but I’m not sure the relevance trickled down to this generation.” –Josh McMan, freshman physics major
“I celebrate Black history month, but I don’t necessarily agree
with it. We are singled out for a month but as Americans, we should celebrate
our history during the entire year. We could be learning about our history
all year.” –Sydney Green, sophomore broadcast journalism
major
“It’s a month of reflection to celebrate our past and our future.” -Brandon Smith, senior marketing major
“It’s a month to commemorate and appreciate all African American
pioneers as well as our present leaders. It’s a month to appreciate
those who have uplifted our race.” – Princess McPherson,
sophomore psychology major
“It’s about understanding where you come from, knowing your history,
knowing your roots. It’s about appreciating the struggle our ancestors
went through to get us here.” –Ashley Williams, senior
marketing major
“It’s a time to remember the accomplishments of black people in
history, and to encourage black people to move forward.” –Damise
Paraison, senior, psychology major.
“Black History Month is a reflection of our culture’s past. It’s
a time to reflect on the foundation on which America was built. It’s
an awareness month not only for other cultures but also for black people
to learn about their own history. My family celebrates Black History Month
by focusing on the family ties that our ancestors handed down to us. It’s
not just about Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It’s about
YOUR history as an African American.” -Lafayette Gerst,
counseling graduate student.
- Krystan Hitchcock