Why Just Black History Month
What About the Native Americans and Chinese?
Why do we only have a Black History Month? Shouldn't all other nationalities whose ancestors immigrated to America have a month dedicated to studying their history.
A Nationality History A Month
It is very appropriate that we honor the history of African Americans in February. But why just the history of Blacks in America? Why don't we have a month dedicated to other nationalities that have made America their country? After all, there are eleven other months that could be utilized in honoring the history of other nationalities. Or, to get others on board, we could double up and celebrate the history of two groups of people a month.
Chinese and Irish are Americans too
For instance, since February is designated as Black History Month and the Chinese New Year is also in that month, on the 18th, we could celebrate Chinese American History at the same time. After all, the Chinese, along with the Irish, were mostly responsible for installing that first railroad across America. And both nationalities received plenty of hard knocks in America. Many Chinese were pushed out of their gold claims in California, and mostly on the East Coast the Irish were looked down on as pure dirt and when looking for work had to contend with "No Irish Need Apply" signs.
St. Patrick's Month
And speaking of the Irish, sure it 'tis that they have their own grand day of celebration on March 17. So why not dedicate the entire month to the history of the Irish in America? Granted, there are many of us that could not stand up to a whole month of that sort of fun. But it might be interesting to try since most of us become instant Irish on that one day of the year.
Why Just Black History Month: What About the Native Americans and Chinese? continues with Blacks Weren't the Only Slaves: Native American Slaves and Chinese Prostitutes.
Recommended Reading:
African American Revolts: Four Centuries of Protests.
Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Man of Peace and Equal Rights.
Harriet Tubman: Black Moses.
