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Should the celebration of Black History Month be continued?

Yes. We should continue to teach black history … and as we teach history, we should teach that the contributions of African Americans have been and continue to be an integral part of the building of our country.

 E. Denise Simmons
Mayor
Cambridge
Yes. It’s time to begin the complete integration of black history throughout the nation’s educational curriculum. Black history is a vital part of us, and it should not be relegated to one month.

 Michael A. Kheop
Graduate Student
Cambridge
Yes. We need to continue this celebration for our children, their children and ourselves.

 J. English-Pierce
Retired Teacher
Cambridge
Black History Month is central to the entire history of the American nation and the American people. As Dr. [W.E.B.] Du Bois taught us, we cannot understand American history until we understand how the color line has functioned in America, and [how it] continues to do so. Above all, awareness of African descent has always been on the vanguard of the struggle for human rights for all people.

 Larry Aaronson
Retired Teacher
Cambridge
Continue Black History Month because the nation doesn’t show signs that it is well informed about black history. I don’t think you’ll find a really good reason to ever end Black History Month. My question is: why are people in such a rush to get rid of the little Black History Month that we have?

 Philip Bailey Jr.
Singer
Jamaica Plain
Yes. Black History Month is very important. Much of history [coursework] in school is focused on teaching one type of history, and we tend to loose our roots. It is important to celebrate and honor the achievements of African Americans in America.

 Samuel Gebru
Youth Activist
Cambridge