Black History Month

The main reason for the celebration of black history month is for America to acknowledge its past. Black history requires the reflection of all Americans. The event that surrounds black history has to be appreciated and the time and places in which they occurred must be considered to be meaningful. In every nation, there are usually times of troubles and turmoil which contributes to its evolution towards civilization. This is an exact example of the formation and growth of the United States. In order for America to get to its present state, it had to pass through its darkest times to become victorious and glorious. Black history month is meant to dissect the events in the nation’s past. It is to examine why certain things occurred and how much it has influenced our society today.
For black history month, I went to Arabian Mountain High School in Atlanta, GA. The school is fairly new with less than 500 students. It is located in a rural area with its population comprising mainly of individuals from low socio-economic background. It is also located in a county which has a very high crime rate in Georgia. I had a good time at Arabian Mountain High School. There were several performances of the events that happened during the civil rights movement. Students from other neighboring high schools in Atlanta came to the event to recite their favorite poems or literature written by famous African American authors. There were professional actors and actresses who portrayed Frederick Douglas and Harriet Tubman. My best moment besides giving a speech to the teenagers, was meeting the great, great grand-daughter of Frederick Douglas.
How was your Black History Month?