Black History Magnets And Its Story

By Karina Frost


Behind every little thing that came to be is an inspiring story. It may look simple, ordinary and even cliche the first time but when you realize the meaning behind it, you will know how important it is for certain individuals. Like the magnets that has pictures of every known African American person, if you look closer and search the internet harder, you would know that these simple magnets are a representation of the contribution that they have done to America.

Black History month, as the Americans call it, is the culmination of every thing that the colored race has contributed to the world. It serves as a recognition of all they had offered and the black history magnets are their symbols. African American History month as it was later called was an event that the people could celebrate the African American personalities who made an impact on their lives and the important events in the past that serves a milestone to the freedom they are experiencing today.

The celebration that was founded by Minister Jesse Moorland and Carter Woodson, a Harvard historian, was born from the Negro History Week. The two of them became iconic figures in Negro freedom. The month long event is celebrated every February to coincide with the birthday of President Abraham Lincoln and another African American icon Frederick Douglass.

Before, this function only lasted for a week. It was also known as the Negro History Week. Then later on, as the event garnered more attention, in the 1960s to be exact, the event was celebrated for the whole month. When Gerald Ford, recognized the celebration, many were glad. And the tradition continues up to this day.

Since the conception of this event, many organizations have been created. These organizations aim to promote awareness of what the colored race have given to the society. One leading organization which is geared towards this aim is the NAACP or what is known as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

There was a time in America when the black citizens where not seen as people but as properties being sold and enslaved. And when the era of slavery ended, the African American citizens had to battle racial discrimination. But in the midst of all the struggles, some of them thrived and were able to contribute and help develop the American way of living nowadays.

Every year since 1976, presidents of the US gives a proclamation every February of the year in celebration of the African American History Month. They encourage communities and schools to observe proper activities. There are even schools who that dedicate programs and lessons to in accordance to this affair.

The impact of this great race has influenced not only United States but the world as well. Most of them have inspired us with their stories and words and some have touch other the souls of other people through their music. Which is why it is only fitting that they be given the credit for everything that they have done.

The story behind the magnets being sold are not just simple ones. It is a story of struggle and triumph. It is a story of hope and inspiration. A kind of story that deserves to be told through simple things such as magnets.




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