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.

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

the Sun" that play is still played throughout the United States.

Stokeley Carmichael and Charles V. Hamilton

"To the ordinary American or Englishman, the race question at bottom is

Black History month is a month to reconize the strenght that these African Americans

"Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told : "I'm with you kid. Let's go."

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