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!) This is a question that comes up numerous of times. Why is there no White History Month or even Hispanic Month? How does a teacher approach this question without causing any racial disturbances? I would answer this question by telling the student how white people have also contributed to the growth of America. I would tell her that I am not sure why there is not a White History Month, but it should definitely be added in the schools. Not only should this be added, but also, Hispanic Month. Also I do believe that ONLY integrating African Americans in your lesson plans is a problem because this creates a competence dilemma. Instead, you should integrate Whites who helped these African Americans in their social cause.