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43 replies · 10592 views · Started by laidbackfella · Feb 2005

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Orangeburg, SC

laidbackfella Orangeburg, SC

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Blutifully Human from Washington, DC · Feb 2005

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demmeri wrote:
like that lady that played the mammy in gone with the wind

I believe your referring to Hattie McDaniel, and i totally agree. She was the first African American woman to receive an Oscar nomination. I could even understand if they put Halle Berry up there for her Oscar accomplisment. In a sense, they broke a barrier for Black women in in the acting field. But Beyonce? :? " Biography.com Celebrates Black History Month Every February, Americans celebrate Black History Month. This tribute dates back to 1926 and is credited to a Harvard scholar named Carter G. Woodson. The son of former slaves, Woodson dedicated his life to ensuring that black history was accurately documented and disseminated. In an effort to bring national attention to the contributions of black Americans, Woodson organized the first annual Negro History Week in 1926. He chose the second week of February in honor of the birthdays of pivotal black supporters Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. From Jackie Robinson to Tiger Woods, Harriet Tubman to Barrack Obama, Black History Month pays tribute to inspirational African Americans from the past, as well as those who will continue to make history well into the future. " - Biography Channel website I see what they are going for with the whole past to future accomplishments thing. My biggest problem is that her picture is so prominent and overshadowing people that have made clear and distinct contributions to the African American community. I honestly cannot say what she has significantly done for our people. Okay, so she won some grammys, woop-dee-do give her a cookie. Black people won grammys before her.

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· Feb 2005

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J.Clark wrote:
Hey guys errbody needs to cheer up...because as soon as February ends the picture and all the activities they planned along with it will be gone until next Feburary :roll: :x

sad yet so true... :x ...people just don't realize how important our history is...I learn about George Washington year round but only hear about Frederick Douglass, Benjamin E. Mays, The Black Panthers, etc. in February...that's not right on so many levels...