Question

What is the significance of Black History Month?

Answer 1

To honor the accomplishments of those who have overcome the odds. Slavery was imposed on African Americans. After they were freed from that life style they had to overcome, as a people, and strive for accomplishments. This is a way to celebrate victory for us as a nation.

Answer 2

According to some stories the claim is because most figures in History are White.. . But as far as I am concerned there are a ton of Black people who are just as important to History as the White people in History.. . Im like seriously why do we need a Black History or White History Month.. . White History is American History. . Black History is American History. . Lets look at important persons in History not by their skin color but by their accomplishments.

Answer 3

To make people aware of black history

Answer 4

I think that is to look back at the black people how as changed the world in all shapes and froms. And how they got the rights for black people. That is the purpose of black history month.

Answer 5

So much of the history that is taught in schools is history or leaders and not of the people. When you look at two hundred years of the United States leader, diversity is sorely lacking. Black history month and womens history month (March) are ways to highlight the other people who have made this country such a great place.. . Tell me, who is;. W E B Dubois,. Rosa Parks,. John Hope Franklin. . Mr Cool- American history is multiethnic but is not taught that way, that is the reason and importance of this month.

Answer 6

the same as the purpose to any history in general... to learn from the mistakes that have been made in the past to prevent it from happening again.....