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African-American History
Proposal to Celebrate Black History Every Month
by Hon. Marvin L. 'Doc' Cheatham, Sr.
National Director of Social Action
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
 ...1926
wanting to make sure that African American contributions to society were not ignored,
Carter G. Woodson (left) proposed and established an annual observance - "NEGRO
HISTORY WEEK."
While this observance has expanded and is now a month-long event there is still some
insufficiency here.
One month, and the shortest month at that, really does not bring true justice and
sufficient truth to this subject matter. Additionally, neither proper recognition nor due
honor has been bestowed Dr. Woodson.
As the National Director of Social Action I am coming forth to everyone with a concept
to expand the studying, recognition and celebration of Dr. Carter Goodwin Woodson's great
idea while at the same time giving him his just due honor.
We could, of course, render a number of arguments in favor of expanding to more than
just one month, but we are certain many of you have already heard a significant number of
these justifiable reasons. We more than likely have left out some general subject matters
and we assuredly need your assistance.
Our ultimate goal is to have every African American embrace the expansion of Black
History month to the 19th of each month as follows:
During the Month of |
Celebrate |
| February |
Black History Month |
| March |
Science, Invention and Technology |
| April |
Literature and Humanities |
| May |
Malcolm X, Politics, Religion and Law |
| June |
Juneteenth Celebrations, Slavery and The Military |
| July |
Health |
| August |
Athletics and Entertainment |
| September |
Business, Education and Communication |
| October |
Music, The Arts and Theatre |
| November |
Culture, History and Genealogy |
| December |
Birthdate Celebration of Dr. Woodson and Kwanzaa |
| January |
Kings, Queens and Global Affairs |
Everyone reading and hearing about the expansion of Black History Month
to the 19th of each month, inclusive of the entire month of February, is asked to do the
following:
- Immediately share this information with everyone that you can
- Forward a copy of this information to at least one minority newspaper in your local
community
- Send a copy to at least one predominantly African-American organization; and
- Call your local radio station and ask them to air this exciting and new expansion of
Black History Month
- Please send to 'Doc' Cheatham the urls of all Black
History Month web pages - SocialActProg@pbs1914.org
Hon. Marvin L. 'Doc' Cheatham, Sr.
National Director of Social Action
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
DSC #124 & Life Member
http://www.afamerica.com/sigma
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