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Related: About this forumMichelle Obama: Celebrate black history EVERY DAY.
http://www.thecharlottepost.com/news/2016/02/10/state-national/michelle-obama-celebrate-black-history-every-single-day/WASHINGTON First lady Michelle Obama said Monday the contributions of African-Americans to the United States are far too many and important to be celebrated for only a month, and instead should be studied and commemorated by the nation throughout the year.
Lets celebrate it for every single day of every single year forever and ever, Obama told spectators during a Black History Month program at the White House. We have contributed so much to this nation and this planet.
We have to make sure our young people understand where they come from and how valuable they are and how valuable that history is so that they know they have a solid foundation upon which to soar.
Obamas comments were made after 51 Washington students performed at a day-long dance workshop held in the White House in honor of Black History Month.
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Michelle Obama: Celebrate black history EVERY DAY. (Original Post)
pnwmom
Feb 2016
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randys1
(16,286 posts)1. The importance of this family, in that House, will be felt forEVER
Lets celebrate it for every single day of every single year forever and ever, Obama told spectators during a Black History Month program at the White House. We have contributed so much to this nation and this planet.
We have to make sure our young people understand where they come from and how valuable they are and how valuable that history is so that they know they have a solid foundation upon which to soar.
We have to make sure our young people understand where they come from and how valuable they are and how valuable that history is so that they know they have a solid foundation upon which to soar.
pnwmom
(108,925 posts)2. Yes, it will.
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)3. So true.
And traditional liberal arts colleges & universities should consider teaching black history as a requirement rather than an elective. There's too big a gap in knowledge and understanding among those who call themselves liberal. The basic texts of black history are an integral part of American history.
Cha
(295,926 posts)4. Thank you, pnwmom~
Number23
(24,544 posts)5. I couldn't agree more.