Is Black History Month A Thing of The Past?

[watsayu]

February is usually celebrated as Black History Month in the USA and normally we in the Bahamas have activities to celebrate the same. This is the time that we have a special chance to remember the courage and sacrifice of persons of colour in an effort to remember the freedoms that we take for granted today.

Maybe I am not aware, but I see no activities here in the Bahamas at all to celebrate this significant time. Is Black History month loosing its significance or is Black history month a thing of the past.
However, during the month of February, I encourage all of us to still celebrate our freedoms. I also, encourage all of us to remind ourselves of what it was that that helped us to define what it means to be a black, proud and respected.

[Teniel]

I have never come across 'Black History' celebrations in the Bahamas. In fact I wasnt really aware of it until I came to North America, where the celebrations are more pronounced. Alot of Bahamian history by default is 'black history'. Note I didnt say all of it, but a large majority of it is. That may be a reason we here in the Bahamas dont specifically celebrate it, since so much of black history is intertwined in the country's history. I think for any majority black country that would be the case. Of course in the states it black history celebrations would be alot more pronounced given that blacks there are a minority and the racial history of the US.

[chancellor]

Black history month is an American thing of cource a black american thing.

Also we would be putting feet in our mouths when we push for a black history month which includes all of our fight for majority rule, independence and socieal equality.......and then we slam white bahamians for not celebrating with us!

Actually I didnt know black history month was a thing of any Bahamian past. The whole thing about the celebration of freedom in our country is the fact that it is there for all.....no matter who or what gruop of people would try to turn that around.

[tux]

I am taking post-emancipation history in school right now and its amazing how much strugggles Black Bahamians went through here after slavery. Many were not even given the oppurtunity for a post primary education. We should really also recognize guys like Potier, Butler, Pindling, and all those who pushed for the rights of blacks.

I am truly grateful, cause now I can go to school and get an education, go to college get an education without the color of my skin being an issue.

[Excalibur]

I have never come across 'Black History' celebrations in the Bahamas.


That makes two of us.

As a matter of fact I hate when African Americans try to make their "black" history that of all black people. Don’t miss and say you don’t know one of them they are shocked; then ask if they know Sir Milo Butler then you can get shocked back. LOL!

[i-omega]

miss and say you don’t know one of them they are shocked; then ask if they know Sir Milo Butler then you can get shocked back. LOL!
:) :bouncy: :) :bouncy: :hammer: :gi: :D :shaky: :D :shaky: :Dfell out a my chair and ROTFLMAO

[Tafadhali]

I am taking post-emancipation history in school right now and its amazing how much strugggles Black Bahamians went through here after slavery. Many were not even given the oppurtunity for a post primary education. We should really also recognize guys like Potier, Butler, Pindling, and all those who pushed for the rights of blacks.
I am truly grateful, cause now I can go to school and get an education, go to college get an education without the color of my skin being an issue.

why does poitier come first?

[watsayu]

why does poitier come first?



Pray tell me, you do not have an issue with him, like you do with "bible beaters"

[Tafadhali]

Pray tell me, you do not have an issue with him, like you do with "bible beaters"

if this is the oscar winning sidney poitier we are talking about...why isnt he pubbing a dramatic arts programs for interested Bahamians to further the growth of his craft in this great nation...as opposed to him being a diplomat to the far east a position he knows nothing about besides maybe "running up in the orient express" beside he was born in the states anyway...we are not some novelty... we are a nation of people...

[watsayu]

if this is the oscar winning sidney poitier we are talking about...why isnt he pubbing a dramatic arts programs for interested Bahamians to further the growth of his craft in this great nation...as opposed to him being a diplomat to the far east a position he knows nothing about besides maybe "running up in the orient express" beside he was born in the states anyway...we are not some novelty... we are a nation of people...



OMG -
I gues it is because he does not want to.... have you ever thought about that?

[Tafadhali]

OMG -
I gues it is because he does not want to.... have you ever thought about that?

even more reason for me to not like him!

[CG]

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“The Meaning Of Slavery”
During the month of February, it is observed as "Black History Month" throughout the various locations in the global village. It is of great concern to state to the careful readers "The Meaning of Slavery". The word slave in the Oxford dictionary is described as a person that is exploited; oppressed; or the property of a person compelled to work hard. A suggested question that is made is who exactly is considered a slave?
Throughout history most slaves are people who have been derived or removed from their kingdom land. Without certainty they put them in another country to be placed and given into hardship. Out of further back check, one can only become or be a slave if he or she is of a royal background. A distinction that can be made is between a slave and a peasant. The Oxford dictionary describes a peasant as a person of the lowest class in the community; tillers of the soil; or in essence those whom are of social injustice in society. So forth, if an individual is exploited and oppressed like a slave in a society, but does not have a kingdom connection background; he or she is not considered a slave, but rather a peasant.
Case point being if a king or queen was to be taken into captivity and is given hard labour to do. Also he or she is considered a property to the master. An incident like such is taken place by another country that invades the kingdom of the king or queen and takes it over. He or she then becomes a slave and not a peasant because of their royal bloodline of the kingdom they were originated from. This to is also the case that took place in Africa and other distinguish countries during the slavery era. Therefore when one's ancestors have been considered to be slaves. The ancestors are mainly royal or majestic beings that used to be in a kingdom. Furthermore, the royal bloodline still continues in the generations after. It is understood that one should not be slave to sin, but rather majestic to righteousness. Which of course is corresponding that he or she is of royal existence.
Whereas it is only fitting that one should know thyself in the classrooms and in the public at large. It is my hope that the careful readers would read the "Introduction Of African Civilization" by John G. Jackson and better yet “Rediscovering The Kingdom” by Dr. Myles Munroe for further sightings and comprehension of the meaning of slavery during the month of Black History.
By Makadamus El-Shabazz

http://www.answers.com/topic/slave This link gives the proper definition of the word "slave."

Also, your bit about "Out of further back check, one can only become or be a slave if he or she is of a royal background." I would love to know where you got that?

P.S. Welcome to the site. :)

[Vicky]

if this is the oscar winning sidney poitier we are talking about...why isnt he pubbing a dramatic arts programs for interested Bahamians to further the growth of his craft in this great nation...as opposed to him being a diplomat to the far east a position he knows nothing about besides maybe "running up in the orient express" beside he was born in the states anyway...we are not some novelty... we are a nation of people...

you nailed that one.
I wonder if oscar winning sidney poitier even pays for his own ticket to come to the Bahamas.
I would like to see what he has done for the Bahamas that did not line his pockert.

[Rory]

who cares, he's a good actor and thats all that matters to most people ..

[madquoter]

if this is the oscar winning sidney poitier we are talking about...why isnt he pubbing a dramatic arts programs for interested Bahamians to further the growth of his craft in this great nation...as opposed to him being a diplomat to the far east a position he knows nothing about besides maybe "running up in the orient express" beside he was born in the states anyway...we are not some novelty... we are a nation of people...


Ummm, besides the Orient Express ends in Istanbul? Istanbul is part of the Near East and Poitier is an ambassador in the Far East. Yes, he should be an ambassidor of some sort for the Bahamas, if only because he is a famous bahamian? And should be placed somewhere appropiate? I don't think he knows sushi from the motorcycle manifactouring plant.