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Originally posted by Bamboozled
Is it just me or does Black History Month seem to be getting no play this year? I mean, I see all the programs listed above, but if it weren't for you guys, I wouldn't even know about those. Usually, around this time we're bombarded with everyone jumping on the Black History Month bandwagon (i.e. commercials/ads from McDonald's, Ford, Prudential, fried chicken specials at your local grocery store (lol), etc...), but I haven't seen any of that this year. Is it because this country feels as if there are too many other important things going on like the impending war, shuttle explosion, and possible terrorist attacks? Or, maybe it really is just me. Help me out here. Have you noticed the lack of "enthusiasm" for BHM this year?
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I can see your point. I was too through @ the Afro American Cultural Center for not announcing that they were showing a pre-screening of tonight's HBO Slave Narratives two weeks ago and I missed it.
That is why we need to be self-educated and in turn educate others about programs and events (not criticizing anyone). Every day I put on my board the Blacks born that day and a BLACK FACT and my kids learn indirectly without me harping on it too much. You would be surprised how much they DO NOT KNOW. Keep in mind, my classes are 90% Black students.