Thank you Janis for that well written reply.
Debra, I don't expect you identify with the plight of Blacks re: the history
of this country, however if you have pride in your own heritage and culture,
why would you even consider such an offensive, nefarious idea. Don't you
believe that Blacks have the same pride in their history and culture?
Clearly you have little respect or knowledge of the role that Blacks have
played in the formation of this country; not to mention our contributions to
the history of world. I suggest that that you read the following resources
to increase your knowledge and sensitivity to this subject.
Black history is inherently American history. It cannot be denied or
trivialized.
1.The African Origin of Civilization: Myth or Reality
by Cheikh Anta Diop, Mercer Cook (Editor)
2.Stolen Legacy
by George G. M. James
3.Great Black Leaders: Ancient and Modern
by Ivan Van Sertima
4.Freedom: A Photographic History of the African American Struggle
by Manning Marable
5.Africana: The Encyclopedia of the African and African American Experience
by Kwame Anthony Appiah, Henry Louis, Jr. Gates
----- Original Message -----
From: "Janis Thomas" <jltdelta@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: Ethnic History Month?
> Debra W. Waugh wrote:
>
> >Sybil's notice about the Women's History Month site got me thinking
> >about Black History Month and how we might celebrate it this year at my
> >school. I was thinking we might convert it instead to an Ethnic History
> >Month celebration with activities and displays relating to all ethnic
> >groups and how they blend instead of focusing on just the one. Have any
> >of you tried something like that? Do you think that is an offensive
> >alteration to the concept of Black History Month? Please send comments
> >to me personally and I'll post a hit if requested. TIA
> >
> >
> >
> >Deb Waugh
> >
> >Library Media Specialist/Technology Facilitator
> >Graham High School
> >Bluefield, Virginia
> >dwaugh@tazewell.k12.va.us
> >debwaugh@frontiernet.net
> >
> >
> Ms. Waugh,
> As an African American and an educator, I am indeed offended at your
> idea . Obviously there was and and is a need for the celebration or
> there wouldn't be a Black History Month. For many years the history and
> accomplishments of African Americans has not been shared with students
> in schools. African Americans were left out of books, out of the media
> (print and nont-print) and generally treated as if we were not
> significant contributors to the American culture. The purpose of Black
> History month is to celebrate the accomplishments and history of African
> Americans. Why would you want to change Black History month to something
> else? Black History month is not about other ethnic groups it is about
> African Americans. There are months for recognizing other ethnic groups:
> September 15-October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month; November - Native
> American Heritage Month.
>
> Hopefully you will save your idea for another month. By the way, Black
> History Month is not a concept!
>
> Janis L. Thomas, Librarian
> Chichester Middle School
> Chichester School District
> Boothwyn, PA
> jltdelta@earthlink.net
>
> >
> >
> >
>
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