As James Baldwin once said, “Whatever white people do not know about [black people] reveals, precisely and inexorably, what they do not know about themselves.”Now that the beautiful month of black history is on the horizon, I feel it is important to remember how deeply entwined African American history is in American history. The events, details and champions that define black history define the strengths and weaknesses of the history of this nation. Black history is not merely the most intense rendition of American history, it is truly the most accurate and extensive rendition. Black history in America is not niche. Although it’s called Black History Month, the accomplishments that were made and the injustices that were overcome should not be celebrated or acknowledged solely by black people, but by everyone.

Source: Daily Sun January 28, 2020 02:48 UTC