October, the month of Black History is here once again. For People who have never heard of Black History Month or doesn't know much about it, I will share my little understanding with you as I once did an essay on the topic:
Black History Month celebrates achivements and awareness by African Americans and people of African backgrounds around the world. It was started by an African American man in the 1920's. It is celebrated for the whole month of February in the United States and Canada, and the month of October in the United Kingdom.
How do people feel about Black History Month?
Some people feel it's unfair to set aside a month celebrating the history of one race. But people who think black history is important say that as long as there is racism, unfairness, and a lack of understanding of black culture, there is a place for Black History Month. No matter what your background, everyone can celebrate the importance of Black History by being kind, respecting each other's color and race and honour the great and brave people who lost their lives fighting for this cause, such as:
Martin Luther King
He was an African Amerian who was very famous, brave and courageous in his days. He fought endlessly to destroy racism and was assassinated in 1968. Martin Luther King left us with some influencial quotes. Some of my faves:
"The time is always right to do the right thing",
"Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that. I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear".
Malcolm X
Malcolm became a leader of a Black Muslim group called Nation of Islam. He was very outspoken and supported black and equal rights which sometimes involves violence. Many people didn't like his message, but many others came out to support him. He was killed by a group of black gunmen who felt he had taken his message too far.
Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was the first black President of South Africa. He spent 27 years in prison for his beliefs. He became famous for his long fight against bad government and racism. He became a hero to people all over the world. As S.A's President, he was respected for his courage and wisdom in bringing people together to live in peace.
There are many more brave people such as the above and BHM, you can find out more on google if interested.
-ishacool x
Tysm for explaining what it is since iºm black myself xD I never knew about this Lol its quite good I know it now xD Ty :) Add me lia241
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting. So is there like celebrations or anything? I'm learning about Martin Luther King at school.
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Err, I deleted the post Chi did, sorry.
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WOW cool im mixed race black and asian and white (ma mums mixed race 2) and also muslim like malcol x i respect these ppl <3 BTW on msp im viola<3<3<3
DeleteAwesome! I did know about it but your so generous to tell others about it. I don't really know how you are really (personality) so I won't judge you until I know you:)
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Woah isha :) thts rlly nice stuff there :) really cool u follow so strongly in this :) so do i :) xxxx Lizz x
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment Rhi :)
Deletehi didnt know about this looks quite interresting! and isha why arnt we mates on msp anymore! :(
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DeleteI think ive heard of this before but never heard much about it :L Im never racist anyway :'D
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Im half africa america so iv always celebrated black history month but i didnt know the u.k had one ,but now i know
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The u.k dnt have one but we do talk about it :D Racism is still in the uk...look at the BNP o_o
DeleteIm being so formal and serious for once:P
Love the post ish :)
Luff Tanvi ;)
Oh great Princess, am mixed race too. Thanks for your comment Carly. The U.K celebrates Black History Month in October.
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Hi , I am learning about Martin Luther King Jr at shool its actually really interesting , and I`m learning about Nelson Mandela aswell.N btw how do you make a IMVU account cos its not letting me make one , how old do you have 2 b?
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Great Angel. Imvu starts from age 13 I beleive..
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Well done to bringing awareness Zee. My favourite Dr. Martin Luther King quotes are :
ReplyDelete•We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.
•I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. ;)
-Jamiestar97
This was so empowering! Those people are such an inspiration... <3
ReplyDeleteI love how these inspirational people fought for what they belived in, and even now, thir legacy lives on... <3
~Fran Is Epic
Awesome Fran, your comment is what I love about Black History. If anything, we cannot forget about these people who fought endlessly for equality and made a huge difference in the society we live today and take for granted. They're truly inspirational.
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ZoZo Here A.k.a Zounited :p Really good explaining, thanks I'm not muslim myself but I find this interesting and thoughtful That you wrote all of that :D Love From,
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This is not about religion Zoe. It's about standing up for what you beleive in and what's right. As my post mention it focuses on discrimination.. the destruction of racial prejudice.
DeleteThat's really interesting, thatnks for saying this I've learned alot here. Thanks so much :) And anyway I've always been against whites mistreating blacks but I never learned about much of these ppl.
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-Daisy118223 (plz add me)
I'm Not Black But Im Learning About Black History Month Too!!
ReplyDeleteIt's Inspirational, And A Time To Appreciate All The Things Black People Have Achieved =)
And Now Is A Time To Celebrate Black People's Achievements :3
- ShelleyRC
Oops! Sorry I Was Meaning To Say I Dont Belive In Being Racist Like I Would Never Be Racist.Everyones Beautiful. I Agree With You. I Celerbrate this .. whats next? Haloween xD love from zo x
ReplyDeleteIm learning bout it in school its amazing! It grate to watch how they improved there lifes from being bullied by the whites to having a Black Pressident :)
ReplyDeleteThere all good people. :)
ReplyDeleteI live in the united states. So when you said it was this month i was confused. Martin Luther King Jr. represents my country and how we stopped racism. And how you explained it was great. Thanx for your support in black history month. ☺☻♥
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure Carly. x
DeleteI find that really meaningful (if its a word) and I personally like all colours... :P
ReplyDeleteu inspire me sometimes ya know ;)
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Meaningful is a word :) Thank you for your kind comment. x
Delete"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscious stupidity.” Phahaha
ReplyDelete“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.”
― Martin Luther King Jr.
-Fauzia.
Martin Luther King sounds really interesting! I had never heard of Black History month until you said, so thanks!It's nice that you care...:)Alot of people would have been racist.
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hey isha and polo you guys are awesome..and this made me learn a lot , thank u for posting this because it inspired me to want to celebrate black history month and im sure it will inspire others too. again thx for posting this.
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When did this 'black history month start? Ive never heard of it in my 12 years of living. I hope this doesnt sound offensive tho and i apologise if it does
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P.S. Send me request guys and thnx ishacool for my 6 unexpected wishies. U really hav a kind heart. Sorry if tht was a bit off subject
Not all at Olivia. Black History Month lasts throughout October, from starting to end and your're welcome hun. x
DeleteThat's true . In my school we are celebrating black history month and my class(year 6) r doing Nelson Mandela :) I'd love to hav done Rosa Parks though!
ReplyDelete~Jessica(hot and you no it on msp)
Wasn't Rosa Parks great? For those who have never heard of her....Rosa was a black woman who was famous for refusing to give up her seat on a bus for a white man in Montgomery, Alabama. She was arrested. This started a very important movement in the fight for equal rights on buses.
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ReplyDeleteIsha This Post Is So Nice.
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Not Many People Take Much Notice To Black History Month, Well None That I Know Anyway.
We Celebrate This Is My School As Well :D
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I'm mixed raist and I've never heard of this
ReplyDeletei think racisam it horrible cuz im mixed race black month is actuly in the month of my B-day, my B-day Is 11th Of October, Black Month Is Good And Ppl Should Respect it, sorry about my launguge someone said to me "i hate u cuz u are mixed race" and i fuckin hate that person she a bich.
ReplyDeleteGreat info Polo! I've learned about this last year. I think it's horrible how some people show hatred towards black people. I think there's this racism group called the Ku Klux Klan where people protested against the black people's rights. Remember, no matter what skin colour you have, you are beautiful and unique. Don't let anyone bring you down.
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yh i no about martin luther king i learned about him in yr 4. i h8 raceism every1 should be treated equaly what ever country race or colour!
ReplyDeleteI've herd of this mounth olivia , I've went to the black history museum about 3 mile's from mine with ma school ( primary ) It was amazing there ..
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I dont think the museum is to do wiv this o.o I thought it would be connected to the black history museum as its called ' the black history mounth '
Soz if its not connected :\\
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