Why was Black History Month ignored?

Because of the lack of interest, fear of the unknown, and complete lack of information and perhaps allowing the stereotypes to continue may always stall the idea of making it more interesting, enjoyabe, and yes at times very sobering. read more

You must be kidding me. It is omnipresent. It is divisive. Unhelpful. Isolationist. Time to either have a month for Irish, German, Welsh, Japanese, Chinese, etc. or drop Black History Month. read more

“In celebrating Black History Month,” Ford said in his message, “we can seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Presidents have issued national decrees with each year’s theme since the 1970s. read more

Marcus Stephens, 23, a senior at Georgia Regents University in Augusta, says Black History Month "is a good thing," although he got only a "surface understanding" of African-American history during February observances. read more