Why study black history?
Black history, also known as African-American history, is the study of history with a focus on the contributions of African-Americans. The U.S. Congress passed Public Law 99-244 in 1986 recognizing February as “National Black (Afro American) History Month.”MisconceptionsWhile African Americans may enroll in study courses in larger numbers, Black history study is designed for all nationalities and races. A focus on African-American history provides an understanding of the role of all races in the American experience.FeaturesThe Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) issues a yearly study theme to allow a national dialogue about race issues. The 2009 theme incorporated the role of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).IdentificationThe study of Black history identifies the key contributions of African Americans that might be omitted or minimized in history survey books due to space limitations.BenefitsSara Bullard, former d
