Al Jazeera—The Stream
Every February the US celebrates African American heritage during what is known as Black History Month. While many take the opportunity to highlight important contributions of African Americans, some within the black community oppose the idea of a dedicated month suggesting it trivializes their history. So how important is Black History Month? And has it been effective in promoting racial equality?
In this episode of The Stream, we speak to:
Mark Anthony Neal, @newblackman
Professor, Duke University
leftofblack.tumblr.com
Shukree Hassan Tilghman, @morethanamonth
Filmmaker, More than a Month
morethanamonth.org/2012
Kai Wright, @kai_wright
Editorial Director, Colorlines
colorlines.com
Akilah Hughes, @kiwirabbitfru
Blogger, itsakilahobviously.com
Keir Bristol, @andthenkeirsaid
Blogger, andthenkeirsaid.com
Jamelle Bouie, @jbouie
Staff writer, The American Prospect
prospect.org
In this episode of The Stream, we speak to:
Mark Anthony Neal, @newblackman
Professor, Duke University
leftofblack.tumblr.com
Shukree Hassan Tilghman, @morethanamonth
Filmmaker, More than a Month
morethanamonth.org/2012
Kai Wright, @kai_wright
Editorial Director, Colorlines
colorlines.com
Akilah Hughes, @kiwirabbitfru
Blogger, itsakilahobviously.com
Keir Bristol, @andthenkeirsaid
Blogger, andthenkeirsaid.com
Jamelle Bouie, @jbouie
Staff writer, The American Prospect
prospect.org
Title: The Stream—Beyond a Black History Month
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