This is a sensitive issue, so I'm going to ask you not to be a stupid douche. If you are, go fuck yourself.
Second disclaimer: This issue is most pertinent to American members. Everyone is, of course, welcome to comment, keeping that in mind.
So what about "Black History Month?" Is this something that should continue to be promoted? Perhaps it is time to let this fade into obscurity, and follow the words of the wise man in the video below.
Now, to be clear, I'm not saying we should not celebrate black history. I'm just wondering if the time has come to drop the special ceremony that we've awarded it, as it seems to accomplish nothing but draw attention to the fact that most of our history texts don't do enough to acknowledge the contribution that black people have made. What if, rather than a Black History Month, we rewrote school textbooks, and held ourselves all more accountable to remember to teach that blacks are just as much a part of this nation's foundation as whites, yellows, tans, and reds?
Discuss. (In a civil way.)
Second disclaimer: This issue is most pertinent to American members. Everyone is, of course, welcome to comment, keeping that in mind.
So what about "Black History Month?" Is this something that should continue to be promoted? Perhaps it is time to let this fade into obscurity, and follow the words of the wise man in the video below.
Now, to be clear, I'm not saying we should not celebrate black history. I'm just wondering if the time has come to drop the special ceremony that we've awarded it, as it seems to accomplish nothing but draw attention to the fact that most of our history texts don't do enough to acknowledge the contribution that black people have made. What if, rather than a Black History Month, we rewrote school textbooks, and held ourselves all more accountable to remember to teach that blacks are just as much a part of this nation's foundation as whites, yellows, tans, and reds?
Discuss. (In a civil way.)
