Now, I am obviously not black. But does that mean that I can’t celebrate Black History Month? No it does not.
I believe that February is one of the greatest months of every year, if not the greatest. February represents


something that no other month can even compare to: the vision of a community that had to fight for what they believed in, in order to become
equals in a society that once looked down upon them.
This month is a time to celebrate the great strides that the black community has made over the course of many centuries. This month is a time to celebrate the cultural melting pot that our nation has become in a couple decades. This month is a time to celebrate the changes that have been made in our society.
With the inauguration of America’s first black President last month, it is obvious
how far we, as a people, have come. We have become a nation linked together by social equality, as well as social justice. We are a nation that has seen sacrifices, assassinations and segregation, all in the name of equality.
Countless black men and women have laid their lives on the line in order to establish justice in a nation once divided. Everyone – Whites, Asians and Hispanics – owe an unpayable debt to the black community. If not for their strong will, we may very well still be living in a country torn apart by hatred and racism.
But it is because of pioneers – pioneers like Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harriet Tubman – that we are living in truly united states.
I believe that I, as well as you, and also the people seated around you, should honor those who have fought for their rights in America, because although most of the strife was endured before we were alive, it is still a very integral part of history of our lives.
Not only is it black history, but also American history. And it should be celebrated.