What is the purpose of Black history month?

Answer 1

We celebrate black history month because we are celebrating all of the great things black men and woman have done. Many years ago, black people were overlooked. They were not in History books when they did great things that white people did. It was truly unfair so Carter G. Woodson decided to make Black History Month a thing so that they could have equil rights. Carter G. Woodson changed Black History just like many others such as Rosa Parks, Nelson Mandela and many other great black human beings. Black History Month had given Black People the chance to finally be noticed and not overlooked. In the UK they celebrate Black History Month in October but in America they celebrate Black History Month in February.

In October or February, people normally protest to stop racism once and for all. Black History Month wouldn't be the same if people didn't believe in them. We should always respect others, we should not care about looks but instead we should care about their personalities. George Floyd also made a big change in Black History when a shopkeeper said he payed 'fake money' but it was real money, George Floyd was just black and was treated wrong. Then an officer came and put his knee on his neck for no reason at all! If it was a white person on the other hand, they would of never gotten put down to the floor and had someone put their knee on their neck! This just shows how unfair people can be! This happened on May 25th. We must keep George Floyd and many others in our hearts and be greatful for all the amazing things that they have done for us. Rest In Peace George Floyd, Martin Luthor King Jr., Muhammad Ali and many many other great black people who changed History forever.

Answer 2

good Question but the meaning of black history month is to celebrate not just famous people but people who helped the country like Harriet Tubmen she was a brave hero who was a slave she helped people escape. so she took people to the under ground railroad. so trick Question but its to celebrate people who changed the laws.

Answer 3

The Origin of Black History Month

What we call black history month now Originated in 1926. Created by Carter G. Woodson, Black History Month started as Negro history week.

Carter G. Woodson was born to parents who were recently slaves , he spent his early childhood working at a Kentucky coal mine. Since he spent his childhood working he had to enroll in high school at age twenty. After spending two years in high school he went on to Harvard pursue his Ph.D. Woodson was disturbed to find that history books ignored the African American race. But when blacks were acknowledge, it was in a way that showed how inferior they were in society at the time.

Woodson, always acted on what his heart told him, so he decided to start giving recognition to those that deserved it. He created the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (now called the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History) in 1915, later In 1926, he introduced Negro History Week a way to bring public attention to the accomplishment of black people throughout American history.

Woodson chose the second week of February for Negro History Week because it marks the birthdays of two men who greatly influenced the black American population, Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. However, February has much more than Douglass and Lincoln to show for its significance in black American history. For example:

February 23, 1868:

W. E. B. DuBois, important civil rights leader and co-founder of the NAACP, was born.

February 3, 1870:

The 15th Amendment was passed, granting blacks the right to vote.

February 25, 1870:

The first black U.S. senator, Hiram R. Revels (1822-1901), took his oath of office.

February 12, 1909:

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded by a group of concerned black and white citizens in New York City.

February 1, 1960:

In what would become a civil-rights movement milestone, a group of black Greensboro, N.C., college students began a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth's lunch counter.

February 21, 1965:

Malcolm X, the militant leader who promoted Black Nationalism, was shot to death by three Black Muslims

Answer 4

In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson picked the second week of February to be "Negro History Week." This week was chosen because it marked the birthday of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.

Eventually this grew in popularity and the week was extended to the entire month of February in 1970. In 1976, Gerald Ford proclaimed it officially recognized by the US government. The United Kingdom followed in 1987 and Canada followed in 1995.

Answer 5

Black History Month was started by Dr. Woodson with Negro History Week in 1926. By 1970, it was made a full month in February.

Answer 6

for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora.

Answer 7

its to show that black people and all races are equal with one another and it marks the day when Rosa parks sat at the front of the bus