Talk:Black History Month/Archive 1

Archive 1

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Abraham Lincoln

Am I the only person here who believe Abraham Lincoln was not black. Lincoln has very little to do with black history. I don't want to here he emancipateted the slaves because by the time Lincoln won the war the south had pretty much already abolished it or was pretty close to it. Also black history month is in Canada, I know that first hand http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=340&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 How has Lincoln affected black history in Canada. Unless someone has some evidence to support these claims I think it should be disembowled from the article.

—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 70.31.232.8 (talk • contribs) 13:08, February 2, 2006 (UTC)

which claims? i'm pretty sure that this is about AMERICAN black history, and i'm pretty sure he did play an important role. and whether or not you believe this to be true, it doesn't matter, february was chosen, partly because of his birthday, so i'm pretty sure he is worth mentioning... —The preceding unsigned comment was added by R66y (talk • contribs) 15:50, February 10, 2006 (UTC) donald trump is an orange oompa loompa

Insulting/immature redirect

Someone please fix the redirect. Its insulting and immature. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 168.122.208.102 (talk • contribs) 22:27, November 29, 2006 (UTC)

UK

Black History Month is celebrated. Perhaps someone can add to the article to qualify this statement. It may be celebrated, but by whom ? Not many black British that I know have heard of it. The article at the moment has the distinct and misleading inference that celebration is widespread in the UK, whether amongst the British people at large, or considering black British people as a separate group. On either account, there is little widespread knowledge currently of this celebration.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 219.77.133.103 (talk • contribs) 21:03, August 7, 2005 (UTC)

The following comment was inserted into the above comment without indicating that it was inserted. Thus I am pasting it below to clear up authorship. --User:Ibn Battuta

Black History Month is about celebrating our heritage for what our African Americans did for us and changed the laws to make it better and worthwhile staying in this country without having to be segregated or having to be punished because the color of our skin but by the contenent of our character.So keep that thought in your mind so you won't be judged by your skin color.

—Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.160.43.1 (talk • contribs) 18:17, 23 January 2008 / reformatted by Ibn Battuta (talk) 01:34, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

Hi all, quick question - is this wiki intended as "Black History Month" of "Black History Month US." This is not a sarcastic question, but a genuine one. I suspect that while there are clear similarities and links between the celebration of Black History Month across the world, there are also significant differences. Do different national Black History Month celebrations qualify for different wikis, or should this one be extended to give a better view of Black History Month world-wide? Best Darigan (talk) 08:38, 6 October 2009 (UTC)

February shortest month of the year

Unless it can be proven that Woodson was not aware that February is the shortest month, I think this statement should be removed. —Fleminra 04:01, 29 December 2005 (UTC)

"February was chosen as Black History Month because the birthdays of the esteemed black abolitionist Frederick Douglass and the celebrated black poet Langston Hughes fall during that month. It's also the month the NAACP was founded. It just so happens that February is the shortest and one of the coldest months of the year." <http://www.freemaninstitute.com/woodson.htm> a google search turns up many references to it being an odd coincidence that February (shortest and coldest month), even going so far as to debunk conspiracy theories. —User:66.82.9.57 (aka User:66.82.9.33?)

If you find a quote from Woodson that says "I did not realize that February was the shortest month," then I think the statement could stay. Otherwise, it would probably be more fair to say "Woodson either failed to realize that February is the shortest month of the year, or did realize it but decided that the month's length was less important than the fact that three important black-history anniversaries fall in February."

Can you elaborate on your argument above? I'm pretty sure I don't understand, but is it:

1. Three important events in black history occurred in February.
2. This outcome is an "odd" (i.e. improbable) coincidence.
3. An improbable outcome suggests the existance of unknown ("secret") factor(s), i.e. a conspiracy.

If this is where you're leading, what is the theoretical conspiracy and who are the conspirators? What evidence supports (not debunks) the theory? Your last statement seems to contradict my #3 above, which is what I'm confused about. Thanks.. —Fleminra 19:57, 29 December 2005 (UTC)

You must note that I am not the same one who added it the article, I was just looking around and saw that and decided to see if I could verify it. I do not believe that he literally failed to realize it, as whoever added that put, but I do think that it may be noteworthy to mention in that it is quite the coincidence, being how ironic it seems. With a quick search of the internet it is quickly evident that many do wonder why this month was chosen and it is often discussed whether the shortest month thing is a conspiracy or not (which, most likely, is not the case). So, I suppose what I am saying is that, he didn't necessarily fail to realize it as the author says, but, instead, the case is that it is just an unlucky coincidence. 204.38.166.4 19:28, 3 January 2006 (UTC)

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Actually, this is silly to argue about. Black History Month didn't occur until the 1960s. According to http://www.infoplease.com/spot/bhmintro1.html, Woodson chose the second week in February to be Black History Week back in 1926. This was apparently due to the birthdates of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. The site above lists a number of events that make it all the more appropriate to pack it all into 28 1/4 days (on average). So it's probably time to give up the conspiracy stuff. Woodson apparently thought a week was sufficient to draw attention to the richness of Black history. February is simply more appropriate than any other month for a lot better reasons than length. User: nora1262

Semi-protected

...what a relief! My fingers were getting tired from doing the walking :-D  uriel8  (talk) 23:50, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

Just removed a line of self promotion from the top User:justinmcl Justinmcl 03:50, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

related groups info removed from infobox

For dedicated editors of this page: The "related Groups" info was removed from all {{Infobox Ethnic group}} infoboxes. Comments may be left here. Ling.Nut 22:53, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

Introduction: African American?

Black History Month is a remembrance of important people and events in African American history. It is celebrated annually in the United States and Canada in the month of February, while in the UK it is held in the month of October.

Is it true that Canada and especially the UK remember African American history? Sounds a bit US-centric to me... but maybe I'm wrong? --Ibn Battuta (talk) 09:50, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

Planned special interest editing

http://www.scriptlance.com/projects/1221003408.shtml "I will, however, only be doing the Explanation and the purpose and not the Controversy because there is none. I will also provide 2 links."

Be on guard, wiki-brothers. Looks like she has some vested interest in the topic. Bananabananabanana (talk) 06:51, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

Removed Vandalism

I removed a scrap of text about Obama someone put in there. "AND WE THE PEOPLE CONGRATS PRESIDENT OBAMA" in all caps.--RyuKisargi (talk) 04:21, 20 January 2009 (UTC)

Terrible article

This article, to be frank, sucks. It has almost no information on Black history Month itself, rather it is a very poorly presented list of accomplishments by African Americans. Such a list belongs elsewhere, perhaps in a article identified as a list (we have plenty). The article doesn't even tell us when the observance gained national recognition. I'm going to revert this back to a marginally presentable version from last year. -R. fiend (talk) 18:46, 4 February 2010 (UTC)

Morgan Freeman

Is this man a historian, A culture icon, i dont think a actor (performer) should be used here. I mean how silly is the statment there is no white history month? It is a White country you dont need history for the dominant culture, history for them is 24/7. Yes there is issues with Black history month, like having a month to sum it up. But the childish statement about color and racism is "childish" human beings will always see difference pretending it isnt there as opposed to confronting it is just madness.--HalaTruth(ሐላቃህ) 12:06, 2 February 2007 (UTC)

I don't see any African nations celebrating White History Month. Any date that "celebrates" the culture of a presumed race only serves to segregate and force a grudging tolerance rather than engender acceptance between two aesthetically dissimilar types of human being. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Heptapod (talk • contribs) 19:14, 11 February 2007 (UTC).

I think something better would be a universal "heritage month",celebrating wherever you have come from, from Africa to England, Scotland to Australia.--70.158.160.6 17:20, 23 February 2007 (UTC)(User:Viridis, but logged out)

I wonder why an African culture colonized by Whites would need to celebrate a culture they celebrate every single day, todayalmost every African nation has a European language as the official language. Today Every African nations leaders where the dress of europe. In African schools the history of Europe is taught everyday. thus they celebrate European history every day. Black history month is for a disempowered people living among a colonial/oppressive system--HalaTruth(ሐላቃህ) 20:45, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

I know Africa is just one big colony right now owned by the Brits, Spaniards, French, Dutch, Germans, Italians, and Portuguese. Not one African, besides the Arabs, are free. (Note the saracasm). Casey14 22:06, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

No body is free, and some ask why you need a month (only a month) for Black history when you had 500 Years destroying the history. Some people are something else. Everyone got it bad, but Arabs didnt lose their history--only their lands and government.--HalaTruth(ሐላቃህ) 23:10, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

Lost their history? Tribal skirmishes for thousands of years don't exactly constitute a history. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 138.163.0.46 (talk) 16:58, 10 September 2007 (UTC)

I think that is VERY IGNORANT I DONT EVEN WANT EXPLAIN —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.182.107.195 (talk) 07:03, 16 January 2008 (UTC)

The reason there's no white history month is because Caucasians have never had to face discrimination, enslavement, fighting for basic civil rights, etc. Black History month serves as a purpose to remind us how far we've come and to honor those who have paved the way for African-Americans. With all due respect, I think the logic of no white history month in African countries is possibly the worst logic to use. --Crackthewhip775 (talk) 21:48, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

"Caucasians have never had to face discrimination, enslavement" Ever heard of Romans enslaving captured whites from Britannia and other nations? I suppose I, a person of English and Irish ancestry, have a right to demand reparations from modern-day Italians for what their Roman ancestors did to mine. LOL Where do I sign up?Kerry (talk) 21:48, 17 February 2011 (UTC)

Association for the Study of African American Life and History

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)is the founder of Black History Week, now known as Black History Month. ASALH was established on September 9, 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History. Continuing Dr. Woodson's legacy, ASALH's mission is to promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the global community.

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History is headquartered in Washington, D.C., temporarily on the campus of Howard University. The Association operates as local, state, and international branches promoting greater knowledge of African American history through a program of education, research, and publishing.

ASALH hosts an annual Black History Luncheon to honor prominent African Americans that are carrying out the ASALH mission and Dr. Carter G. Woodson's legacy. ASALH also hosts their Annual ASALH Convention that provides a venue for historians, educators, students, and those interested in African-American life and history to participate in discussion forums and events in regards to preserving, promoting, researching, interpreting, and teaching African American life, history and culture.

To learn more about the Association of African American Life and History please visit www.asalh.org. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Enchanta Jackson (talk • contribs) 00:24, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

Week/month

I'm English, and not 100% about the details, but I assume this is an error:

"Woodson, creator of Negro History >>Month<<, hoped that the >>week<< would eventually be eliminated, when African-American history would be fully integrated with American history."

Was it started as a week, or should that read "hoped that the MONTH would.." 138.38.217.149 (talk) 13:26, 1 February 2008 (UTC)Italic textthey for the african american

The section on the 'History of Black History Month' should indeed be updated. The scholarship on this precise question is limited, though. I *think* that Black History Month becomes 'nationally-recognized' [by US Congress] in 1973, and 'presidentially-sanctioned' [by Ford, Feb. 10] in 1976. But this is certainly an area that needs verification and expansion. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.11.114.59 (talk) 20:50, 7 September 2011 (UTC)

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Sub standard article

• onesource - Monifa, Akilah a detractor of BHM is cited how many times in a article which only has a critique section. So we get BHM 2 lines intro and then a massive Critique section tearing it down.

• Wikipedia does not favor a critique section [[1]]. It should be inline with the topic.

• The tone reads like pure See It can be argued that Canadians celebrating African-American History Month makes as much sense as Canadians celebrating the American Revolution or American Civil War and

• Orphan statements : Rosa Parks, MLK, Malcolm X etc were all Americans living in America dealing with American problems.

• Original research and opinions of an editor: African American history is an extremely important part of American history, and it is almost impossible to find an American History textbook that does not include passages about black history.

Just because I have no account doesnt mean anything.--41.177.100.252 (talk) 09:26, 6 February 2011 (UTC)

There are now seven sources cited in that section.

The page you linked to does not indicate that Wikipedia does not favor critique sections. It is merely a template to denote when NPOV is violated by the manner in which a particular article's Criticism section is written, specifically when all negative information is segregated (no pun intended) into one section. The fact that criticism and controversy sections are not prohibited by policy is somewhat evident in the part of that page that says:

Note that criticism and controversy sections are not prohibited by policy.

I've removed the unsourced material, added material from the two op-eds that are merely mentioned, and emphasized the attributive nature of the other material in that section, and removed the NPOV tag. If anyone wants to add advocacy of BLH from appropriate sources, it is encouraged. Nightscream (talk) 22:08, 2 February 2012 (UTC)

Too much criticism....

I find it a bit disturbing that about two-thirds of this entire page consists of debate about why Black History Month shouldn't exist.

Anyone else concerned? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.235.151.5 (talk) 20:40, 16 February 2011 (UTC)

If anyone wants to add advocacy of BLH from appropriate sources, it is encouraged. Nightscream (talk) 22:08, 2 February 2012 (UTC)

youtube as reference

One of the references (number 6) is to youtube. Is that an acceptable reference? What is the wikipedia policy on using youtube and the like? Socialresearch (talk) 03:16, 11 February 2012 (UTC)

Hacking this site and/or eploiting it

We need to put the silver lock on here, it is not acceptable to remove it along with the reason of why it is protected.75.171.11.221 (talk) 06:51, 22 June 2012 (UTC)

•  Done Jeancey (talk) 23:52, 22 June 2012 (UTC)

This is a joke

Why is the article locked from editing? It hasn't been touched and its locks have been removed for purposely producing a one sided edit over the entire article. This is unacceptable.75.171.4.63 (talk) 20:31, 6 July 2012 (UTC)

We need to have this open

Are they afraid that this will get changed? Its a very small article on here for years, why is it still locked? I will bring this up with an admin since only certain people feel like they have to only put their own view on the subject, and this is coming from an African-American.184.98.143.25 (talk) 07:56, 30 July 2012 (UTC)

Having gone through the history of this page since the semi-protection was undone, I am absolutely convinced that this article needs to be semi-protected, probably indefinitely. The number of unconstructive edits by new and unregistered users is mind-boggling, and not enough people are watching the article to undo all the damage in a timely manner. That is why I reprotected the page. Graham87 12:23, 29 January 2013 (UTC)

Page locked during February, like clockwork...

Each and every February, the month of Black History month, this page is locked for some reason. I wonder why.... Poauli (talk) 22:31, 27 February 2013 (UTC)

Edit request on 6 February 2013

Please add Germany with the United Kingdom as one the countries that celebrates Black History in the Month of October. This information is per an article posted by Joerg Wolf in German Politics, Transatlantic Relations on Friday, February 23, 2007 found on http://atlanticreview.org/archives/592-Black-History-Month-in-Germany.html. Alabamarecluse (talk) 19:43, 6 February 2013 (UTC)

Done Thank you! Vacation9 02:44, 22 February 2013 (UTC)

Germany is not observing Black History Month only the Initiative Schwarzer Menschen in Deutschland (Black Peoples in Germany Initiative) organizes some events - i'm not saying it that should not be in the article (it should be) - but I don't think that this qualifies as Germany observing Black History Month 08:01, 8 March 2014 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.89.243.218 (talk)

Semi-protected edit request on 22 December 2014

Official Black History Month UK Ayoblackhistory (talk) 09:45, 22 December 2014 (UTC)

Not done: That is a URL not an edit request, as you have not requested a specific change.
If you want to suggest a change, please request this in the form "Please replace XXX with YYY" or "Please add ZZZ between PPP and QQQ. - Arjayay (talk) 13:50, 22 December 2014 (UTC)

I've completed the edit request, after some email correspondence. Graham87 13:37, 13 January 2015 (UTC)

Infobox holiday Date

In the Infobox holiday, maybe "Months of February and October" should be changed to "February <small>(United States and Canada)</small><br>October <small>(United Kingdom)</small>", because that is more accurate and less misleading. I checked (just) the infobox and was thinking 'They celebrate 1/6th of the year?'; even celebrating something - whatever it is - for an entire month every year seems like an overkill. (Maybe add Germany in there somewhere.) I can't edit the article myself, because it's semi-protected. --82.136.210.153 (talk) 12:46, 18 April 2015 (UTC)

Black History Month is not in October it is in February

Do you're research... — Preceding unsigned comment added by 108.225.5.164 (talk) 23:23, 27 January 2016 (UTC)

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equal rights for women

Article should mention that equal rights for women movement helped the black equal rights movement. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 172.97.221.147 (talk) 10:21, 13 May 2016 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 8 February 2017

It is no longer called "Black History Month" it is now "African American History Month". Pyrosium (talk) 01:47, 8 February 2017 (UTC)

Not done: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{edit semi-protected}} template. Cannolis (talk) 03:30, 8 February 2017 (UTC)

Remove Redirect

"White History Month" automatically redirects here, preventing a page on it to be created.

There is a lot of disagreement on why there is no officially recognized month, and I feel it warrants it's own page. Skellyton50 (talk) 22:10, 8 February 2017 (UTC)

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Semi-protected edit request on 20 August 2018

There's a claim about Black History month being observed in the Netherlands. However the source link does not link to anything related to the Netherlands observing Black History month. In lack of any source, I suggest the Netherlands is not mentioned as a country that observes Black History month. 77.174.131.16 (talk) 18:54, 20 August 2018 (UTC)

 Done Reference was in the infobox, and is now supplied in the lead also. Fish+Karate 14:31, 21 August 2018 (UTC)

Edits Coming Soon!

Reading through this article on wiki, I noticed some dated sources on the complete list. To make this article as accurate and reliable as possible, that list needs to be updated. I will be editing the "criticism" tab, where one side of the argument is quickly mentioned and not elaborated on. I will do more research on disagreements with the topic and include them in a concise way to what is already stated. Sstauffer21 (talk) 15:41, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

Editing of Black History Month article

When it comes to where Black History Month was created, this article contradicts itself. For example, it first states that Black History month was created in the United States in 1928. However, next, it states that it was first celebrated in the United Kingdom in 1987. In order to make the information more clear, I m going to do more research on when and where Black history month is created. Also, when it comes to explaining Black History in other countries, instead of trying to explain how it began in those countries, I would like to change it to how they celebrate it in those countries. Each country has different cultures, so they could celebrate it differently than in the U.S. Myamb0321 (talk) 15:47, 13 February 2019 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 30 April 2019

Please copy the changes from this diff: [2] 77.117.158.53 (talk) 18:53, 30 April 2019 (UTC)

 Done NiciVampireHeart 10:58, 8 May 2019 (UTC)

Tightening criticism section

I made a few changes to the last sentence of the criticism section. Originally there was a link to a TED talk given by Chimamanda, a Nigerian woman, advocating avoiding "the single story", one POV contributing to a historical and cultural narrative. I think she's a good speaker and made an excellent point, but Black History Month is about the institution of paying special attention to historical contributions by black people for some duration (a month) of time, not the need to have a wholistic education on black people as such. Since she did not argue specifically for BHM or even for a period of elevated focus, so the citation does not constitute a support.

The previous editor also included the language of "single story" which, as best I can tell, is original to her requires specific knowledge of her writing/speaking to understand. Originally, "single story" was listed as a link, but lead to the organization TED (prompting me to learn what it meant), I removed this as irrelevant.

Tag me if you see other ways this can be improved. I'd like to see original research supporting the claim. Spirarel (talk) 14:53, 1 July 2019 (UTC)

Controversy section seems biased

I believe this should be deleted from the controversy section, or at least revised to remove personal bias and the argumentative tone:

"Universally, a reliable education system is consistently one of the most important pillars of society. Among that pillar, the existence of Black History Month has frequently been a topic of debate in the educational field. There's often an annual debate about the continued usefulness and fairness of a designated month dedicated to the history of one race. One concern is that the inclusion of black history will discredit the accuracy of history as well as exclude the crucial parts, and distract children from what really matters when they enter their desired careers."

The opening line is fluff about the usefulness of the education system and then goes on to propose that an argument against BHM is that kids need to be focused on their careers instead of BHM. This argument is presented as though it has the same validity and merit as other relevant arguments.

I propose it is deleted or rewritten with a neutral, objective tone. Frankly, it looks like someone who doesn't like BHM added their own intro paragraph to the controversy section. There is one source cited. 74.128.101.213 (talk) 17:40, 2 January 2020 (UTC)1/2/2020

ghettoratatataolivia

a very small little rat girl — Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.184.95.100 (talk) 13:59, 17 January 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 15 February 2020

change [[Frederick Douglass to Frederick Douglass in the section of Republic of Ireland. Aleta Harutyunyan (talk) 19:34, 15 February 2020 (UTC)

 Done – Thjarkur (talk) 20:10, 15 February 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 12 April 2020

See also:

• Afro-Colombian Day 94.252.2.18 (talk) 11:38, 12 April 2020 (UTC)

 Done - QuadColour (talk) 01:23, 13 April 2020 (UTC)

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Out of place information

The last paragraph doesn't seem to have anything to do with the article:

There are also developments in how African Americans may choose or not choose an HBCU. The most critical resource of any institution of higher learning is its human capital, and HBCU's are at risk of losing that as well.[32] The current admission policies of predominately White institutions (PWIs) ensure that qualified applicants of any color are accepted and most top institutions actively recruit minority students.[33] Well qualified minority students are often the target o frenzied competition. (Cross, 2007)[32] This competition is reflected in the inducements offered by PWIs to qualified Black applicants, most notably monetary incentives, which for many students and their parent find too attractive to pass is.[32] For this reason and others, fewer Black undergraduates are choosing to attend HBCUs, this figure has gradually declined to 22% as of 2002 (U.S. Department of Education, 2004). [32] This dwindling percentage, coupled with opportunities at PWIs, have led some to speculate whether the HBCU has outlived it purpose and lost its relevance for Black youth (Lemelle, 2002; Sowell 1993; Suggs, 1997b).[32] — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.47.87.157 (talk) 21:54, 27 November 2020 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 January 2021

In 1965, Dr. Pritchard organized the American Festival of Negro Arts, which was the first month-long February celebration of Black History Month.

The Panamerican-Panafrican Association, Inc. is a non-governmental organization with consultive status before the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

Pritchard established Black History Month as a national/international observance, expanding Negro History Week, which was founded in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. While visiting university campuses, he tells a new generation of Americans about the history and growth of Black History Month

Pritchard appeared recently on CNN as a race relations specialist on a program observing the birthday of the late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Pritchard is credited with being one of America's first professional African American concert pianists. Alkebu (talk) 01:37, 8 January 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Dr.Swag Lord, Ph.d (talk) 11:31, 9 January 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 31 May 2021

I'd like to add some additional information on the first Black history month UK event - add the other attendees. Also, how it has evolved to focus on celebrating/highlighting Black British History and that Asian contributions to UK History are now covered under the new South Asian Heritage Month. Proposed revisions listed below with source.

It was first celebrated in London in 1987, as part of African Jubilee Year, when on October 1 American historian Dr Maulana Karenga and Kenyan women's activists Wanjiru Kihoro were invited to an event at County Hall to mark the contributions of Black people throughout history, and Addai-Sebo drew up a plan to recognise the contributions of African, Asian and Caribbean people to the economic, cultural and political life in the UK, with other boroughs beginning formally to institute October as Black History Month in the UK.[22] Black History Month UK has evolved into a national movement celebrated throughout the United Kingdom focused on celebrating the achievements and contributions of Black Britons to the UK's history and culture. Whilst the contributions of Asian Britons are now celebrated in the South Asia Heritage Month. Lady Bello200 (talk) 22:21, 31 May 2021 (UTC)

 Not done. Please provide a secondary source that backs up this information. ◢  Ganbaruby!  (talk) 17:31, 3 June 2021 (UTC)

References

Netherlands

OK, so the article's infobox states that BHM in Europe is in October. And the first para of the article states specifically that in the Netherlands it's in October. But the reference given for that statement is a site that only refers to February and doesn't contain any references to October ( http://afroeurope.blogspot.com/2011/02/black-history-month-2011-association-of.html ). 18:44, 26 October 2020 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.144.157.195 (talk)

- there seem to be no official sources about the official recognition / observance of BHM in Netherlands. The sources linked in this wikipedia article seem to be mere blog-entries, thus unreliable.Mcrt007 (talk) 19:19, 30 September 2021 (UTC)

- also, the lead should summarize the wikipedia article instead of including claims that are not backed up by the article. Mcrt007 (talk) 19:30, 30 September 2021 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 6 November 2021

Dr. Robert Starling Pritchard has been heralded as history’s first commercially recorded African American virtuoso concert pianist. However, Pritchard is more than simply a pianist. His various multicultural and humanitarian activities throughout the world distinguish him as a true Renaissance man. Pritchard was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1927. Remembering local (Juneteenth) celebrations of African American accomplishments during his childhood in Syracuse, Pritchard worked to expand upon the Negro History Week Observance founded by the distinguished African American scholar Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926. His efforts culminated in the national observance of Black History Month, which was first launched in 1965 and is now an annual event. Administered by the Panamerican/Panafrican Association, which Pritchard founded in 1968, Black History Month has not only become a part of school curriculums and institutions in the United States but also in countries throughout the world. Alkebu (talk) 18:47, 6 November 2021 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 19:44, 6 November 2021 (UTC)

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Wrong Birthdays

Hello, Im not really sure how this talk things works, or even if what im doing is the correct way to reach out. What I do know is that this page has some accidental typos on it. In the second paragrpah when talking about the dates behind the creation of "Negro History Week" The birthday of Fredrick Douglass is incorrect. The current number is actually his death date being February 20th, and not his assumed birthdate being February 14th.

2601:151:4400:AF60:F50F:1DD6:BA65:FC60 (talk) 03:05, 24 February 2021 (UTC) Tye

More importantly, we don't know Douglass's birthday. He didn't know his birthday. His birthday is unknown. I accept the explanation of BHM's origins, but how did this date get associated with his birth? That might be worth a sentence, if it can be sourced. If not, it would still be worth a sentence just pointing out that this date is presumed, not known. Thmazing (talk) 23:15, 16 February 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 14 October 2022

Add African American topics sidebar.

{{African American topics sidebar}} 38.54.2.153 (talk) 08:32, 14 October 2022 (UTC)

 Done —Sirdog (talk) 07:16, 29 October 2022 (UTC)

BHM themes

@Wizardman: I don't agree with "doesn't really benefit the article at all". The themes show the different issues, the development of the BHM over the years and which topics were seen as important when. Like health in 2022. By the way, I didn't copy it from https://maaaami.blogspot.com/2017/01/carter-g-woodson-and-black-history.html as claimed, but the link I put in the article: https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/ - the official website of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Since it's a list it doesn't meet the threshold of originality and can be copied, therefore this is not a valid reason for removal. Lupe (talk) 18:11, 28 January 2023 (UTC)

Copy editing

In the section France (2018) it should read "(...) the month was dedicated to Josephine Baker, a dancer and member of the French Resistance during World War II born in the United States. " 2A02:2F04:B101:CE00:781E:5F84:16C8:790E (talk) 07:41, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

Frederick Douglass' birthday is not February 14 as mentioned in the article. Check your facts

Even wikipedia notes it as Feb 20 Ras Tamon Love (talk) 04:06, 12 July 2023 (UTC)

The date of February 20 on the article for Frederick Douglass notes that this is the date that he died, not when he was born. He died February 20, 1895 and his precise date of birth is not known. The article's explanatory note [a] explains that he chose to celebrate his birthday on February 14, and the New York Times article attached to that note verifies this. - Aoidh (talk) 04:27, 12 July 2023 (UTC)

@Ras Tamon Love: I know the NYT article is behind a paywall, so here is a Smithsonian article that also explains the reason for the February 14 date. - Aoidh (talk) 04:30, 12 July 2023 (UTC)