Back in January of this year, Morgan Freeman stated that he thinks that we shouldn’t place so much emphasis on Black History month, because it causes people to continue to harbor negative feelings about slavery, etc. At least, I think that was what he said- by all means, correct me if this is inaccurate.
Well, what do you think about this idea? Do you think Morgan Freeman has a point? I agree with him. I think that we have to let go of the past, or we will continue to have a victim mentality about things. Lots of societies in history have been slave societies- and, mind you, I know what you are thinking- I am not saying that just because slavery has existed a long time that it is okay! But the truth is that Irish people were enslaved by the British, and the ancient Greeks had slaves, and the Egyptians enslaved the Hebrew people, et cetera. Still, we have to leave the past behind- don’t you think?
Please explain your point of view, where you agree or no. Thank you.
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This is The first Video in this new portion of The “UNTOLD BLACK HISTORY” SERIES, This portion is entitled “Black reign” and will discuss various Black Rulers of OUR ancient past that YOU HAVEN’T HEARD ABOUT. This first video briefly gives you a little back ground on One of the Moorish Spain Rulers, al-Mansur (Muhammad ibn Abi-Amir al-Mansur billah), 914-1002, The Moorish regent of Cordoba, known in Spanish as Almanzor. In 978 he rose and assumed complete control over the caliphate. His power was absolute. A great warrior, he reorganized his armies to consist of Moors, former slaves captured in conquest and Berbery mercenaries. He and his armies undertook 57 campaigns against the Christian states of N Spain; Victorious in all 57. he sacked Barcelona (985), razed the city of Leon (988), and destroyed the church and shrine of St. James at Santiago de Compostela (998). Before he died he appointed one of his sons, his son Malik as his successor. He is regarded as a Hero in Spain. Almanzor peak in central Spain is named after him. Note: al-Mansur is portrayed by “SYDNEY POITIER” in the clip
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From the album Hip-Hop History Master P and Romeo (collectively known as the Miller Boyz) present a powerful video for their track “Black History.” This video was directed by Alex lemay who also produced and directed the documentary Desert Bayou about Hurricane Katrina victims who were relocated to Salt Lake City, UT. This video draws parallels between modern day America and the era of Civil Rights while also acknowledging the impact of historical figures such as Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas, and Martin Luther King Jr. Master P pledged in June of 2007 that he would only produce clean, street music by way of his new label, Take A Stand Records. The label’s first release, Hip-Hop History went on sale in September exclusively at Wal-Mart and digital retailers such as itunes.
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It seems racist that we still do black history month. Since people are always harping on not hurting anyone’s feelings and all, it seems like by now we would have either gotten rid of black history month altogether, or added whie history month, hispanic history month, asian history month, ect. We have been working for so long to show that all races are equal, but singling out blacks like that just seems to show sepatation.
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1. What is the one, single most, important thing that a black person has contributed to society ?
2. Since we’re not supposed to refer to them as black anymore, shouldn’t it be African American History Month ?
3. If in fact, we change it to African American History Month, would European American History Month be alright, or would that still be considered racist ?
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Where can I take a child or young adult In Atlanta for Black History Month? I wanna know what cultural events and/or programs go on so that a young person can learn about their history in Atlanta, GA?
And to the idiot below I dont want them to learn about all races.. they learn that in school~ We will besetting time aside for learning Black history! Period! If you dont like it skip my Question
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Nicholas Love discussed the actions of Tommie Smith and John Carlos during the 1968 Olympic Games.
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