Black History Month No Longer Needed

Black History Month started as a way to make sure Americans knew the history of African Americans who were left out of text books. Today, blacks and whites are both discussed in all American history classes; therefore, Black History Month is no longer needed. Every month Americans should embrace learning about the history of blacks, whites, and every other race on the globe. Now in America, the majority of people view all races as equal, so there is no need to segregate a single month for the learning of one races history.
Black history month started in 1926 as “Negro History Week”. It was later changed to an entire month because it gained national popularity. February was picked for Black History Month for a number or reasons. The second week of February was chosen as “Negro History Week” because it was the week that included the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglas, two pioneers in the area of African American history. February is also significant because the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution was passed in February 1870, giving African American men the right to vote. W. E. B. Dubois and Malcolm X were also born in February. These dates and events should be just a few of the many things that have happened in the history of blacks in every month of the year. These events should be studied and celebrated along with many other events throughout the entire year, not just limited to one month. Therefore, we no longer need a Black History Month in America.