There’s much to be admired about Woodson, but his view that the history of Blacks in America is separate from American History is wrong.
He is right that during his lifetime the contributions and achievements of Blacks were either ignored or surpressed, but doesn’t there come a time to reconcile? When do we stop celebrating Black history month and incorporate Blacks into American history?
If it remains racial its purpose is to divide. Aren’t we both Americans? What difference does our skin color make to our love of country and opportunity to succeed? Hasn’t Dr. King’s dream become a reality? Shouldn’t we now move forward and just judge each other by the content of our character?
Black history month as an institution just becomes another wall between people, not a bridge uniting them. E pluribus unum means something to America. Socialists don’t like it. A divided population is easier to manipulate and manage.
I am agreeing with you that all of our history should included in American history. That way all of our children would benefit from knowing the scope of all of everyone’s contributions to this great country of ours. My children, who are honor students, are well versed in American history. My daughter even worked at our local Civil War museum, but I have felt it was my duty to supplement their lessons because it feel its important that they appreciate all of who they are.