February is Black History Month, a nationally recognized tradition that began in 1926. Schools throughout the country incorporate lessons of black history in their curriculums during the month of February, but there has been some question as to why black history isn't focused on year-round. Today we'll discuss how young people are taught African American history and if the idea of a Black History Month may be outdated.
Guests:
- Michael H. Cottman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author,
- Kaye Wise Whitehead, Associate Professor of Communication and African and African American Studies,
- Todd Walker, Director of the Columbus Africentric Early College,
This show originally aired on February 2nd, 2017.