A funny thing, though: The man who started the tradition in the 1920s didn't think it
would last. He didn't want it to last. Some day, he thought, African Americans and their history
would enter the American mainstream. A special day, week or month to tell their stories and
study their past simply wouldn't be necessary. Black history month is the month in which we
bear witness to the progress, richness and diversity of African American achievement.
Discovered by Carter G. Woodson. He started it out as a week in Febuary because of
Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln birthdays were included within that month. In 1976
the month-long celebration was implemented, and is a time for Americans to reflect on both the
history and teachings of African Americans whose contributions are still too little known. We
are here celebrating the strong African Americans that made it possibly for us to be here. From
Fredrick Douglas to Author Ashe they were all strong leaders that did not let anything stop
them from haveing there dream and being someone that will be always remembered.
"When I discover who I am, I'll be free."
Ralph Ellison was an great afro-american book writer and was known for his book called
"Invisible Man" and wrote collections of essays. His qoute i guess meant that he have to find is
self that he will be a free man and could what he want.
"America doesn't respect anything but money. What our people need is a few
Madame C.J. Walker was that first Black American woman to be a millionaire and was a
strong giver to her community and gave women an opportunity to work and become
independant. Her quote i guess mean that America is based on money and we need a few
more black millionaires like her to help out the community.
"In all things that are purely social, we can be as separate as the fingers,
yet one as the hand in all things essential to mutual progre...