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Case: Why No White History Month? It is the month of February again, and I am very excited about the Black History month. As a young African American elementary school teacher, I make sure that I fully take advantage of the Black History month in my lessons with my 5th graders. Yesterday, we were talking about important African American political figures, who made life better for all Americans. During this lesson, one of my students raised her hand and asked why there was no "White History month?" "Were White Americans not as important?" I did not have a good answer to her question. I must be doing something wrong to have a student feel this way. How would you answer this question? Do you think it is problematic to integrate African Americans to all my lessons during February? How can I fix this? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I wouldn't implement African Americans into all of my lessons during the month of February. However, I would acknowledge their accomplishments daily with various facts during morning and afternoon announcements. I would also create a book display in the media center to support this particular month. I would explain to the student the origin and purpose of Black History Month and why it is celebrated. I would also explain that we should acknowledge everyone that contributed to the formation of this country, such as Native Americans, Asian Americans, Jewish Americans, Latino-Americans, etc. The history books used in schools are dominated by the accomplishments of White Americans. It is important to acknowledge the history and people that supported the civil rights of all individuals, especially during Black History Month. |
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