Why Is It Important To Learn Black History In Schools

Throughout grades K-12, beginning February 1st of each year, we would touch on the topics of black history, and as soon as March 1st arrived we were done. During this time we would only discuss the most popular history, such as Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman. We do not want to forget about these great African American Leaders, but we do want to teach about others that also made great contributions that are not talked about as much. In today’s society, when we turn on the news all we hear about are the negative attributes that Africans Americans are making. As I grew older, this became a huge issue for me; I learned that there is more to black history than what was taught in school. My goal is to discuss the lack of teaching of African American History in school. I think African American History should be discussed in

I have asked several of them the question, “Do you all discuss black history?” Unfortunately, their answers have been, “no.” Receiving this answer from them really bothers me. I believe everyone should learn about black history in school for several different reasons: Racism still exists today, there is more to learn that what is being talked about. Students should learn the importance of African American history. By learning African American History, this will help bridge the color gap of the United States. As we all learn about African American culture our insights and understanding will grow allowing African Americans to be seen less of a villain and more as a human. As I grew older, I learned that there is more to black history than I was being taught. African American history should be considered as American history in schools, and no longer a separate curriculum. I also believe that African American history should be emphasized just as much as European and white culture, seeing that for the last 400 years blacks and whites have been intertwined