Children with teacher preparing for Black History Month
It is nothing new that America–a country founded on the principles of equality and justice–has a history of banning books.
In fact, a quick Google search will reveal that this practice is alive and well in the 21st century.
More often than not, banned books deal with difficult topics such as race, gender, and sexuality.
One would think there would be no need to ban books in a country where library shelves are lined with books on these topics. However, the reality is that these books are often banned to silence voices that need to be heard.
This blog will explore the tragic reality of America’s ban on black history and its impact on the country.
The long, sad history of America’s ban on black history
Black History Month at school
In the early 1800s, America was a young nation struggling to find its identity. One of the things that made America unique was its diversity.
People from all over the world had come to America in search of a better life. This included people of African descent who were forcibly brought to America as slaves. ‘
Despite the contributions of black Americans to the country, they were treated as second-class citizens. They were denied basic rights and were subjected to racial discrimination.
This was especially true during the Jim Crow era when black Americans were discriminated against in every aspect of life.
It wasn’t until the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s that black Americans began to gain some of the rights they deserved.
Even so, black America continues to face challenges today. Racism is still a problem in America, and black Americans are still disproportionately affected by it.
In 2018, black Americans were 3.5 times more likely than white Americans to be killed by police. And black Americans are twice as likely as white Americans to be unemployed.
Many factors contribute to these disparities, including a lack of access to education and resources, discrimination in the workplace, and a history of racism and discrimination.
But the fact remains that racism is still a very real problem in America, and black Americans are still bearing the brunt of it.
Racism is still a problem in America, and black Americans are still disproportionately affected by it. Despite the progress made in recent years, racism is still a very real problem in our country. African Americans are still more likely to be stopped and searched by the police, sentenced to longer prison terms, and live in poverty.
This is not to say that all black Americans experience these things, but it is still a fact that racism is a very real problem in our country. To truly move forward as a nation, we must first acknowledge the problem and then work together to find a solution.
Why is black history still banned in America?
In America, black history is often relegated to a single month of celebration. While it is important to celebrate the accomplishments of black Americans, this limited focus does not allow for a comprehensive understanding of the role that black Americans have played in the history of the United States.
Black history is still banned in America because the history of the United States is still largely told from a white perspective.
This is evident in how American history is taught in schools, how mainstream media sources cover black history, and how monuments and statues are erected to honor white historical figures.
Banning black history in America perpetuates the idea that black Americans are lesser than their white counterparts. This is not only false, but it is also dangerous. It is time for black history to be given the attention it deserves so that all Americans can benefit
The tragic reality of black history in America today
Sadly, the history of black Americans is one of violence, oppression, and struggle. For centuries, blacks have been subjected to racism, slavery, and discrimination. Even today, black Americans face educational, employment, and income disparities.
The tragic reality of black history in America today is that it is often forgotten, misunderstood, and misrepresented. African American history is often taught as a series of important dates and events without any context or understanding of the lived experiences of black people in America.
This is the tragic reality of black history in America today.
But despite all the challenges, black Americans have made significant progress. We have overcome adversity to become strong and resilient people. And we will continue to fight for equality and justice for all.
This lack of knowledge leads to many misconceptions about black history, which in turn contributes to the systemic racism that continues to plague our country today.
We must learn and teach the true history of black America to better understand what it means to be black in America today. Only then can we begin to dismantle the racism that has been so deeply ingrained in our society for so many centuries.
We must speak out and demand that black history be taught in our schools. We need to show our elected officials that we will not tolerate a country that tries to erase our history.
Let them know we are proud of our black Heritage and will fight for it. If we don’t do something now, our children and grandchildren will never know the struggles and sacrifices that were made for them. We must show them that we are strong and will not give up.
The time is now. We have to stand up and be heard. We have to fight for what is right. We must let them know that we are proud of our black Heritage and will fight for it.
Conclusion
While it is understandable that people would want to protect their children from the struggles of other groups, banning books does not solve the problem. It only perpetuates the cycle of ignorance and discrimination.
To create a truly inclusive society, we must start by acknowledging the struggles of those different from us. The Minority
Additionally, banning books is a serious issue because it goes against the freedom of speech.
People should be able to read whatever they want, and books should not be banned because they highlight the struggles of a group of people who are different from you… the white people.
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The internet has brought about many changes in how we consume content. In the past, we would have to wait for the newspaper to be delivered to us to read the news. Today, we can instantly log on to our laptops or phones and get the latest news.
This convenience comes at a price, however.
The death of good journalism is one of the prices we have to pay for new media. With the rise of social media, anyone can be a news source.
While this gives us many options, it also means that we can’t be sure of the accuracy of the information we’re getting.
In addition, the bombardment of news and information can be overwhelming, and it’s often hard to tell what’s important. As a result, we may end up missing the most important news stories.
All of this is not to say that new media is all bad. But we should be aware of its shortcomings and be careful about the information we consume.
Moreover, I don’t particularly appreciate listening to or watching the news. Perhaps it is because some journalists, newspapers, magazines, and news media outlets have gone from good journalism toward spreading rumors and information that is fictional and not factual.
This is why, I question how people continue to believe what they see and read in the news when it has become increasingly clear that many news outlets are more interested in generating clicks and views than in reporting the truth.
The bottom line…It’s become difficult to know what to believe, and I, for one, am tired of feeling like I need to fact-check everything I see and hear constantly.
Nonetheless, I’m not sure where things will go from here, but I hope we can start to see a shift toward quality journalism that is fair, accurate, and truthful.
How new media is taking over
It’s no secret that the media has a lot of power. Nowadays, it seems like the media is everywhere, and it’s hard to escape its influence.
Whether we’re watching TV, browsing the internet, or reading the newspaper, we’re constantly being bombarded with messages from the media.
And it’s not just the content of the important messages – it’s also how they’re presented. The media has a way of making things seem more important than they are and manipulating our emotions.
As a result, we often believe things that aren’t true or feel things that we shouldn’t.
This is due to various factors, including the popularity of social media, the rise of fake news, and the diminishing attention span of the average person.
This decline has serious implications for our society. As the news media struggles, so does our democracy. With fewer outlets for accurate and unbiased news, we risk becoming a nation of misinformed citizens. This is a dangerous situation that could have major consequences for the future of our country.
The impact of all this on society
The internet has had a profound effect on society. It has connected us in ways we never thought possible and has given us access to a wealth of information. However, it has also contributed to several problems.
Additionally, the internet has made it easier for people to engage in risky behaviors, such as online gambling, which can have devastating consequences.
I’d rejoice in knowing exactly who my ancestors were and where they came from. However, that is an impossible task to complete.
Why? My ancestors were property and not considered …a human-being! Shackled and made to feel inferior for being born BLACK.
Listed in slave owners…wills along with the furniture, pigs, cows, dogs, and such! Families were broken up due to ownership of the enslavers.
(Yes, I found my Great, Great Great Grandfather in his slave owner’s will.)
They were not allowed to learn to read or write; why? Because of the threat! See, a smart Nigger wouldn’t buy into the shit coming at them.
And to add insult to injury… the women were used to provide relief for sex-craved slave owners who impregnated them.
(Which is why my DNA is not 100 percent African.)
As much as I want to cuss and beat the shit out of anyone that doesn’t want to hear about slavery and the horrible things it created…I will not do so.
However, I will tell your ass this; YOU CAN RUN, DODGE THE TRUTH…BUT IN THE END, THE TRUTH WILL NOT BE SUGAR-COATED, DRESSED DOWN, AND COVERED UP TO KEEP YOUR CHILDREN FROM LEARNING JUST HOW HATEFUL and deceitful their ancestors were.
And how greed fueled the need to enslave AFRICANS, who were bought or stolen from their homeland and transported to an unfamiliar place.
So, don’t tell me what the hell you don’t want your dam children to learn or how they are being made to feel inferior, hell people of color have felt that pain for decades.
Hell, 400 years of it.
Finally…
Critical race theory (CRT), intellectual and social movement and loosely organized framework of legal analysis based on the premise that race is not a natural, biologically grounded feature of physically distinct subgroups of human beings but a socially constructed (culturally invented) category that is used to oppress and exploit people of color.
Critical race theorists hold that racism is inherent in the law and legal institutions of the United States as they function to create and maintain social, economic, and political inequalities between whites and nonwhites, especially African Americans.
Critical race theorists are generally dedicated to applying their understanding of the institutional or structural nature of racism to the concrete (if distant) goal of eliminating all race-based and other unjust hierarchies.
You don’t get to cut Social Security and Medicare. If you don’t know, Social Security is financed through a dedicated payroll taxes.
Social Security is a program run by the federal government. The program works by using taxes paid into a trust fund to provide benefits to people who are eligible.
Employers and employees each pay 6.2 percent of wages up to the taxable maximum of $160,200 (in 2023), while the self-employed pay 12.4 percent.
Why don’t you, dumb ass …know nothing, idiots, take a pay reduction instead?
