Today we explore the hot topic issue of Black History Month, and how some people seem to think that it is "outdated". We have 2 experts to discuss:
Dr. Kaniqua Robinson is an applied cultural anthropologist &
Dr. Grace Gipson an assistant professor in the department of African American Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA).
We review what social media & public opinion consider Benefits and Setbacks (pros & cons) to having Black History Month.
Benefits:
Knowing the past ensures that history doesn't repeat itself
Black History Month helps combat white washing of history
Filling in the gaps where education curriculum is failing
Shows role models of greatness highlighted for our youth
Continues the legacy of black icons
Set Backs:
Corporate Black History events & Companies profiting from BHM (Walmart, Bath & Body works)
Too much history to be condensed into one month
Most History is about slavery and civil rights our history is so much more vast
Woke White folks alleviating their white guilt
Only hear about “the good ones” Martin, Harriet, Rosa. What about Malcolm, Fred Hampton, Nat Turner
No year long reinforcements to restricted to the month of February
