Black History Month Celebration

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Americans have become one of the most diverse countries on the planet, as well as one of the most envied. They still to this day set the trend for the modern world for all others to follow. And we all wonder why in the united states celebrate Black history month on a february. This one month of the year has been set aside so that all Americans can honor the past of the people who were brought to this country in freedom of speech. The celebration of Black history month is a tribute to all the positive things African American’s have contributed and overcame over the hard, pain and suffering years against the Racism and freedom of speech. This month is a time to look back at their elders and share their experience they had growing up as a African

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