kelozin
13 Answers
kelozin
**Why haven't the Native American Indians been granted a month of honor and recognition. Let's face it, they were stripped of thier land and culture. If any nationality deserves restitution, it is the American Indian. **
| 13 years ago. Rating: 6 | |
Because Amerian Indian cultures do not riot and destory their communities. Moreover, Congress exposed a national guilt complex towards slavery and over played the absurd. A sham!
The American Indian nations should be honored not out of shame, but because the nations deserve recognition. Say three months with a different nation staged each week.
Just like Morgan Freeman said. Why not have a month to honor EVERY nationality in this country? BHM was created to help African Americans feel good about themselves. My opinion.
ed shank
| 13 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
leeroy
It's not like we get off work and celebrate a holiday. If we got to miss work and were paid for it it would be unfair. It may be a white guilt month though. I could live with it or without it. If there was a white history month I wouldn't be bothered by it either way.
| 13 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
white guilt month.. yes, or white band-aid month. there is a lot of that in our culture. White pride.
1967
Mat
Yes! It is absurd and granted because America was expressing apologies to Afro-Americans.
The expression of showing respect for Black America and their contributions is valid, but certainly the length of time. Think about it. If extended periods were granted to every American culture...
Italian, Greek, Latino, Amerian Indian (each tribe), Eastern Indians, Japanese, Chinese, Polyonesians, Austrailians, New Zealenders, British, Scottish, Irish, Spanish, Sicilians, Iranians, Iraqi, Israli, Saudis, Turkish, Egyptians, Cubans, and and and and. Yes indeed - absurd to the core!
Besides, it is time to stop the apologies and get on board with being American.
| 13 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
Stop the apologies?There could never be enough for enslaving someone,forcing them into foreign land,and raping them and resulting in many births at the their leisure.A culture was lost,and a new one had to be rebuilt.We have moved on,but we will never forget.Please stop the ignorance.So what if they gave us a stupid month,if that is all we got out of it,that isn't much.The natives are entitled to money,so they aren't zeroed out completely.
Tommyh
Say what you all like about it but Black people,imported from Africa against their will did play a very important role in the development of your country.I think they deserve a little recognition,don't you?
As an Aussie I suppose it's none of my business except to say we had similar beginnings in this country. They didn't call it slavery,they called it the British penal system,but they were slaves,sent here for the most trivial crimes you could imagine.
I can remember reading an old convict log book in a museum with tears welling up in my eyes,which turned into rage when I realized that over 60% of the names listed were Irish.
Getting off subject there but I think the same principals apply for Afro-Americans.Their history was cut off when they were stolen from their families.So leave them alone.Let them enjoy their black history month.What harm is it?
AND THAT'S THE MOST I HAVE EVER HAD TO SAY ON ANY SUBJECT!!!!
| 12 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
I do and thank you. Anyone who has an issue with this, also has an issue with race and color. That's just how I feel.
humorless Jim
Their "Culture"? Like "Rap" Eubonics & their favorite phrase "Mother F---er"
| 13 years ago. Rating: 3 | |
Wow real classy.I'm proud to say I am a black American woman,and my forefathers fought in many wars for this country.I don't care for rap music,and my least favorite word is "Mother F--er".It's sad to see the amount of racist pompous people on this site.I can assure you,I speak no Ebonics,and I am highly articulate..
daren1
dunc
Colleen
Lobby for any other ethnic group that you would like to see recognized.
Personally I see nothing wrong with giving them a month. It certainly doesn't interfere with anyone's daily living as far as I know. I don't really see it as celebration per say, more like enlightenment for all that their culture has given this country.
| 13 years ago. Rating: 1 | |
Colleen, believe me. Our children focus too much time on this subject during this particular month. Daily announcements, art projects, essay contests, special assembly and more. I can assure you, children today know more about Harriet Tubman than George Washington. Why is that?
Why even whine about the black people getting a month? So flippin' what? Lobby for a yellow, red, white even green people month. Then everyone can be happy ffs.
blueleader
Why do we need it?
| 13 years ago. Rating: 1 | |
Wow it bothers you that much huh?Well to bad because I can assure you that it's going nowhere,if you didn't notice are president is black.In that case were running things now.You have ran it for centuries.
Honestly, we don't need it. Black History, is American History. We tend to segregate when we seperate the two. How ironic!!
Lobby for any other ethnic group that you would like to see recognized.
Personally I see nothing wrong with giving them a month. It certainly doesn't interfere with anyone's daily living as far as I know. I don't really see it as celebration per say, more like enlightenment for all that their culture has given this country.