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Today is the birthday of the celebrated 1st President of the United States: George Washington. Mr. Washington was a slave owner and lived a relatively comfortable life, largely due to the involuntary assistance of African slaves. Two and one half centuries later, we live in a mostly united America, yet still have a great divide that exists between Black America and the rest of America. Black History Month is commonly celebrated in February, and its celebration brings mixed results annually. While most Black people welcome Black History Month with open arms, some Caucasian Americans look upon Black History Month with disdain, claiming that there is no White History Month, or even an Italian History Month, British History Month, Scottish History Month, or German History Month for example. The obvious difference of course is that none of these ethnicities or nationalities suffered through the pangs of African American slavery such as did Black people in America. Errors of atrocitiy do exist in the past of many nations, but the question that remains is: did the nation in question rectify their wrongs? For America, the answer largely lies in the annals of their offical recorded history.

Who invented the Cotton Gin? The traffic light? The filament to the light bulb? The modern toilet? Air conditioning? From the 18th Century through modern times, America needs to record and recite the great contributions that African Americans have made to American society. Until they do, America will likely suffer from inadequacy and inequality, since inadequate or uneven reporting of accomplishments will lead to an imbalanced future.

Caucasian Americans are correct: there is no need for Black History Month. Its time that Black Americans be given credit for the great accomplishments they have made for centuries alongside other Americans throughout history. The only question that remains is: when will this happen? America, it is up to you: write history accurately and completely, or suffer the karma that injustice commonly brings. The choice is clear, and simple.

Written by Adeeb Shabazz

Metaphysical Minister and author of "What If God Were One Of Us?-2nd Edition".

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