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Black History Month......
Feb. 10th, 2005 12:18 amIt's February. And February is "Black History Month" in the US. This is the month where we remember and recognize the achievements of the many African-Americans who have made history.
Perhaps the best-known African-American is Martin Luther King Jr., who was an instrumental and pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. But there are many others whose stories and accomplishments are either glossed over or forgotten. It's sad to think that many young men and women of color have so many positive role models, but the only ones that appear to be well-known and remembered outside the African-American community are those in professional sports or the entertainment and music industries. Those lists are exhaustive and their names are familiar to many of you.
( It is time to mention some of these lesser-known people and their accomplishments. )
Perhaps the best-known African-American is Martin Luther King Jr., who was an instrumental and pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. But there are many others whose stories and accomplishments are either glossed over or forgotten. It's sad to think that many young men and women of color have so many positive role models, but the only ones that appear to be well-known and remembered outside the African-American community are those in professional sports or the entertainment and music industries. Those lists are exhaustive and their names are familiar to many of you.
( It is time to mention some of these lesser-known people and their accomplishments. )
