Essays on Black History Month

Whether Black History Month (BHM) is still relevant today is a hotly-debated topic that often divides opinion. Personally speaking, Black History Month is very pertinent in this day and age. Black History Month is a time to celebrate all the good aspects of African-American culture. Public schools usually only teach students about black history during…

Carter G. Woodson worked to preserve the history of African Americans and accumulated a collection of thousands of artifacts and publications. Many historians ignored and refused to record african american accomplishments, thus many stayed unknown for long periods of time. In 1926, Woodson created the celebration of Negro History Week. The week was assigned to…

Black history month to me means we have time to learn about African American people who have helped the black community get to where we are now. Weather it was from fighting slavery, going through civil rights, or till now. February is the month we embrace our culture and feel special about the people who…

Black history month which is also known as African-American History Month in the U.S. is celebrated in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands and it where people celebrate achievements done by African- Americans. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. Black History…

Black history month is a time of the year when people of all backgrounds are able to reflect upon periods of vast injustice and segregation black people faced while celebrating the victories of people of color throughout history. It is a way to celebrate their success in those moment and their massive contribution to the…

Topic: Black History MonthThemeCentral Idea: Three unrecognized Africans in Black HistoryThesis Statement: The Impact Sara Boone, Dred Scott, and Mansa Musa made in Black History Introduction: The southern states were highly concerned about their economy becoming endangered by the abolishment of slavery. Dred Scott knew he was a man and he wanted his freedom for…

Have you ever heard of Jackie Robinson? If you haven’t you are missing out. Jackie Robinson is a big part of Black History Month. Why? Because he changed a lot of people perspectives. One thing he had to do before the fact of helping everybody else is having to overcome life. After overcoming huge obstacles…

Thesis: African American history is one of the most interesting and toughest subjects to talk about because everyone has their opinions and their point of view about African American History. The topic is difficult to speak on. Every Tuesday and Thursday I go to my Africana American Studies class and learn something new every day….