Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         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!) There is absolutely nothing wrong with integrating African Americans in all of your lessons during February. As many have stated, I would probably start by explaining how Black History Month came about. However, throughout the year, I would try to observe all races and their accomplishments so it would not appear that one race is favored over the others. I would also incorporate Caucasians who have helped African Americans, so the African American students will not walk away feeling like everyone of that race held the same beliefs. It is a touchy subject and can be hard to grasp by kids at that age. As I said, I would just try to make all races and cultures feel equal throughout the year.