That ESPN Black History commerial made me realize whats WRONG with Blk History Month

[courtdog]

I never got the concept of black history month. are the other 11 months white history month?

Well the concept is based on the fact America and other places have went out there way to HIDE black history. So black history month is supposed to be a way to reclaim it. But, they limit you to what you can reclaim. Its rooted in racial supremacy.

The first reply under the Hidden Colors vid says it better than I would have...

Throughout time. White men been creating mythology, and history. In order to create a self image. It's true. When Napoleon and his troops 1st laid eyes on Egypt, and saw that many of the statues looked African. Napoleon told the troops to shoot the Spinx nose off. Tell me why did the Europeans burn down the library in Egypt. That had meticulous record, showing that the Egyptians was real African people of the Nile

Nah mean. These same African statures can be found all over China and South America. Even the American Indians worshiped in a way that can be traced back to AFRICA but I'm certain what I just said is news to the majority of people reading this.
That's why Black History month is necessary, but its also the reason why in its current form its a joke

 

[Fredrick Thuglas]

Im glad you asked us to watch the video before giving your opinion on the commercial. Im gonna give my thoughts then Im gonna read what yall had to say...

The only part that made me chuckle (on some, there they go with the bullshyt) was with the whole "loud" theme. But even with that being said I've seen far more disturbing subtle messages in commercials so this doesn't really alarm me.

My thoughts were...I don't think its dangerous because I don't think this commercial (by itself) will have enough gravity to sway peoples minds one way or another. Its the collective of little messages that do the most damage.

 

[courtdog]

Im glad you asked us to watch the video before giving your opinion on the commercial. Im gonna give my thoughts then Im gonna read what yall had to say...

The only part that made me chuckle (on some, there they go with the bullshyt) was with the whole "loud" theme. But even with that being said I've seen far more disturbing subtle messages in commercials so this doesn't really alarm me.

My thoughts were...I don't think its dangerous because I don't think this commercial (by itself) will have enough gravity to sway peoples minds one way or another. Its the collective of little messages that do the most damage.

The commerical just opened my eyes to the bigger issue basically. I personally don't find anything WRONG with the commercial by itself
Should that commercial have Fredrick Douglas in it? I'm not saying that
It just made me realize (for reasons unknown) that what is taught as "black history" only goes back so far. Like if we don't have a history outside of 150yrs ago

Black History should be about more than just "We were slaves, and then we became athletes"

If you wanna know MORE about black history? Well how about Louie Armstrong, or Dizzy Gillespie? Thats about as far as they'll teach.
When it comes to "white history" you'll learn about white ppl Pilgrims to the Romans to whatever your hearts desire. Black history?
Sorry guys, but you were only slaves/athletes/musicians.
They don't teach you anything else regarding black history. If I'm wrong, someone please elaborate

 

[Fredrick Thuglas]

Black History Month - ESPN Video - ESPN

After watching the commercial.. you hear that negro Bomani Jones which sounds like a Blackistoneish type name (Panky rang)
You see all the greats in sports history. Cool
But then it hit me. YOU KNOW, BLACK HISTORY MONTH NEVER HAS CELEBRATED BLACK HISTORY

See, in America. Black History seems to only go back about 60yrs or so
Then they skip back another hundred years to say "Uh, Fredrick Douglas... underground railroad" Like if BLACK HISTORY isn't the oldest history on the planet.

The ONE THING white ppl will admit to is how they stripped slaves of there history, of everything. So why does Black History Month only go back so far???
If you never get taught REAL BLACK HISTORY all you have is this fake version of it
Its why you see some people say things like "Django was educational"
(Thats a real thought process that was discussed in the arcadium)

If you try to learn REAL BLACK HISTORY you get hit with
But if you make up some bullshyt like say.. Kwanza? White ppl will be like " Thats cool nikka" and it was even taught when I was in school
Kwanza

If people are REALLY serious about BLACK HISTORY then part 1 and possibly part 2 of THIS should be mandatory viewing material
Hidden Colors 2-Dr. Runoko Rashidi (Behind the scenes footage) - YouTube

Now talk that shyt haters/c00ns/cac ass goons & the samuel jackson type nikkaz with the silver spoons

You threw me off with the OP because I was focusing solely on the commercial. I thought that was what we were critiquing.

But you are 1,000% right and i've been saying this after I finished school and stumbled upon TRUE black history. We learned about different European empires, revolutionaries but absolutely nothing about Africa...literally the word Africa was not even brought up (unless they were talking about slavery).

Speaking of slavery, why were we taught about the Haitian revolution. When I first heard about that (as a grown man ) I was in awe. Its unbelievable what they don't teach us in school.

Note: The reason why nikkas looked at your username and didn't want to take the thread seriously is because if Im not mistaken you troll here so people were thinking that this could have been a troll thread. But salute for your thread tho. Good shyt.

 

[courtdog]

you threw me off with the OP because I was focusing soley on the commercial. I thought that was what we were critiqing.

But you are 1,000% right and i've been saying this after I finished school and stumbled upon TRUE black history. We learned about different European empires, revolutionaries but absolutely nothing about Africa...literally the word Africa was not even brought up (unless they were talking about slavery).

Speaking of slavery, why were we taught about the Haitian revolution. When I first heard about that (as a grown man ) I was in awe. Its unbelievable what they don't teach us in school.

Note: The reason why nikkas looked at your username and didn't want to take the thread seriously is because if Im not mistaken you troll here so people were thinking that this could have been a troll thread. But salute for your thread tho. Good shyt.

I understand the troll angle. But I'm also known for keeping it real regarding Black People issues. My not posting again til today added to the possible troll aspect, but I'm dealing with the FLU right now so

And whats this talk about Haitian Revolution? I wasn't taught about it, or maybe I just don't remember? What was taught bruh???

 

[Fredrick Thuglas]

The commerical just opened my eyes to the bigger issue basically. I personally don't find anything WRONG with the commercial by itself
Should that commercial have Fredrick Douglas in it? I'm not saying that
It just made me realize (for reasons unknown) that what is taught as "black history" only goes back so far. Like if we don't have a history outside of 150yrs ago

Black History should be about more than just "We were slaves, and then we became athletes"

If you wanna know MORE about black history? Well how about Louie Armstrong, or Dizzy Gillespie? Thats about as far as they'll teach.
When it comes to "white history" you'll learn about white ppl Pilgrims to the Romans to whatever your hearts desire. Black history?
Sorry guys, but you were only slaves/athletes/musicians.
They don't teach you anything else regarding black history. If I'm wrong, someone please elaborate

The reasons are well known...

They know that black people are receiving the short end of the stick and if were to learn their history they would no longer be easily pacified. Black people would be more self sufficient and be a community that DEMANDEDtheir respect and a community that will create a higher standard of living across the board.

If Blacks (worldwide) got like China and stopped fukking with people outside the community, Africa would be the leading nation in the world. Africa has the natural resources and everything else necessary to build a strong nation.

We were weakened by accepting the false ideology of black inferiority so we DECIDE not to work together and build a nation amongst ourselves. We go out our way to run to white people (or anyone else) because we believe 'black = bad' and 'white = right' and when we run to white people, naturally the white people aren't going to have our best interests in mind (nor should they, we are not their responsibility) so we will continue to get the short end of the stick.

If black people knew their REAL history we would not believe in the false idea of black inferiority because it would be a contradiction. Black people have done so much to contribute to humanity (medicine, science, mathematics, ect.) so if someone were to say black people are inferior nobody would believe it. If we no longer believe in black inferiority, we will no longer run outside the community to build, which would mean we would build amongst ourselves and as I mentioned we already have the tools necessary. After we build we will be a force to be reckoned with.

 

[Fredrick Thuglas]

I understand the troll angle. But I'm also known for keeping it real regarding Black People issues. My not posting again til today added to the possible troll aspect, but I'm dealing with the FLU right now so

And whats this talk about Haitian Revolution? I wasn't taught about it, or maybe I just don't remember? What was taught bruh???

Dog...the Haitian slaves had a revolt against France and WON THEIR freedom.

The Haitian revolution wasn't the only slave rebellion. There was a bunch of others, most notably "Nate Turner" he had a slave rebellion here in America.

They say Lincoln freed the slaves but it was economic reasons plus the fact that black people were putting in work and they wanted to stop the blood shed.

Check this documentary out...

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6F5dXqTCfo[/ame]

There is a thread about the Haitain revolution here on the coli.
http://www.the-coli.com/locker-room/75646-dope-documentary-about-haitian-revolution.html

 

[Cynical Thoughts]

January-
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Financial Aid Awareness Month
National Bath Safety Month
National Glaucoma Awareness Month
National Hot Tea Month
National Mentoring Month
National Stalking Awareness Month
Poverty in America Awareness Month
Radon Action Month
Thyroid Awareness Month
White Male Oppression Awareness Month -- for the record, it wasn't a white male who found this one

February-
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Black History Month
Body Awareness Month
Electrical Safety Awareness Month
Heart Disease Awareness Month
Heartworm Awareness Month
Low Vision Awareness Month
National Cancer Prevention Month
National National Awareness Month Awareness Month
National Pet Dental Health Awareness Month
Safety Awareness Month
School-Based Health Center Awareness Month
Sinus Pain Awareness Month -- I guess March just wasn't good enough for them...
Termite Awareness Month

March-
Arts Awareness Month
Asian American Awareness Month
Ethics Awareness Month
Hemophilia Awareness Month
International Listening Awareness Month
Mental Handicap Awareness Month
Mental Retardation Awareness Month
National Caffeine Awareness Month
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
National MS Education and Awareness Month
National Peanut Month
Nonpoint Source Pollution Awareness Month
Nutrition Awareness Month
Parenting Awareness Month
Poison Awareness Month
Seagrass Awareness Month
Sinus Pain Awareness Month -- apparently, it moved to February
Vulval Health Awareness Month

April-
Alcohol Awareness Month
Child Abuse Awareness Month
Copyright Awareness Month -- I love that the website is hosted on gag.org!
Foot Health Awareness Month
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Awareness Month
Math Awareness Month
National Cancer Control Month
National Library Awareness Month
National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month
National STD Awareness Month
Rabies Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Sjogren's Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month
Yukon Biodiversity Awareness Month

May-
Better Sleep Month
Correct Posture Month
Digestive Diseases Awareness Month
Garlic Mustard Awareness Month
Hypertension Awareness Month
Mental Health Month
Mural Awareness Month
National Arthritis Month
National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
National Hamburger Month
National Hepatitis Awareness Month
National Huntington's Disease Awareness Month
National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month
National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month -- May 15 to June 15. no idea why.
National Victims of Pornography Awareness Month
Stroke Awareness Month
Water Awareness Month -- and no, this is not the same as "WaterSHED" Awareness Month
Watershed Awareness Month
Women's Health Month

June-
Adopt-a-Cat Month
Amateur Radio Awareness Month
Brain Injury Awareness Month
Children's Awareness Month
Dairy Month
European Hedgehog Awareness Month
Goat Trauma Awareness Month
International Men's Month
Latino Health Awareness Month
Motorcycle Awareness Month
Myesthenia Gravis Awareness Month
National Accordion Awareness Month
National Aphasia Awareness Month
National Fireworks Safety Month
National Iced Tea Month
National Osteoporosis Month
National Rivers Awareness Month
National Safety Month
National Trauma Awareness Month
Perennial Gardening Month
Ratings Awareness Month
Rose Month
Scleroderma Awareness Month
Skin Cancer Awareness Month

July-
Disability Awareness Month -- in Georgia
Group B Strep International Awareness Month
Hemochromatosis Screening Awareness Month
Herbal/Prescription Awareness Month
Lakes Awareness Month
National Hot Dog Month
Psychiatric Disability Awareness Month
Solar Awareness Month

August-
Allergy Awareness Month
Breastfeeding Awareness Month -- (but just in Vermont...)
Cataract Awareness Month
Child Support Awareness Month
Hair Loss Awareness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)
Ostomy Awareness Month
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
Stevens Johnson Syndrome Awareness Month -- never heard of SJS? obviously they need an awareness month!

September-
Archive Awareness Month (UK)
Baby Safety Month
Healthy Aging Month
Menopause Awareness Month
National Cholesterol Awareness Month
National Food Safety Education Month
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
National Recovery Month
National Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Pain Awareness Month
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

October-
Adopt-a-Dog Month
Animal Chiropractic Awareness Month
Children's Health Month
Energy Awareness Month
Environmental Illness Awareness Month
Lead Paint Awareness Month
Lupus Awareness Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Cyber Security Awareness Month
National Dental Hygiene Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
National Gay and Lesbian History Month
National Home Indoor Air Quality & Awareness Month
National Lead Poisoning Awareness Month
National Sausage Month
Psoriasis Awareness Month
Sonography Awareness Month
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
Vegetarian Awareness Month
Window Covering Safety Month

November-
National Adoption Awareness Month
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
National Caregiver's Month
National Diabetes Awareness Month
National Epilepsy Awareness Month
National Family Caregiver's Month
National Family Caregivers Month
National Marrow Awareness Month
Recycling Awareness Month

December-
AIDS Awareness Month
December Awareness Month
National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month
Seasonal Depression Awareness Month
Sharps Injury Prevention Awareness Month

How serious is black "awareness" month in America?

 

[gho3st]

You threw me off with the OP because I was focusing solely on the commercial. I thought that was what we were critiquing.

But you are 1,000% right and i've been saying this after I finished school and stumbled upon TRUE black history. We learned about different European empires, revolutionaries but absolutely nothing about Africa...literally the word Africa was not even brought up (unless they were talking about slavery).

Speaking of slavery, why were we taught about the Haitian revolution. When I first heard about that (as a grown man ) I was in awe. Its unbelievable what they don't teach us in school.

Note: The reason why nikkas looked at your username and didn't want to take the thread seriously is because if Im not mistaken you troll here so people were thinking that this could have been a troll thread. But salute for your thread tho. Good shyt.

Haitian revolution is one of the greatest missed opportunities in modern times.
Not only did them negros betrayed Toussaint Louverture to the French but them same niccas plotted and killed the first black ruler of the country. The French respected Toussaint Louverture more than the Haitians did
These niccas have had over 200 years yet they didn't do anything with it.



As for Black History Month, i dont know why there's a month dedicated to black history in the first place. Why not celebrate important black figures in american history the same way we do Washington and the likes?? Its like these ppl reinforce people's differences every chance they get and they wonder why racism is still going on strong.

 

[Fredrick Thuglas]

Haitian revolution is one of the greatest missed opportunities in modern times.
Not only did them negros betrayed Toussaint Louverture to the French but them same niccas plotted and killed the first black ruler of the country. The French respected Toussaint Louverture more than the Haitians did
These niccas have had over 200 years yet they didn't do anything with it.



As for Black History Month, i dont know why there's a month dedicated to black history in the first place. Why not celebrate important black figures in american history the same way we do Washington and the likes?? Its like these ppl reinforce people's differences every chance they get and they wonder why racism is still going on strong.

Very true. It is done intentionally.

As far as the Haitians having over 200 years, theres a couple things that need to be mentioned. After they won their freedom they forced to pay France reparations...Can you believe that shyt. THEY were enslaved yet they were forced to pay FRANC reparations...

I even heard of them salting the land in Haiti so that they couldn't grow crops and produce money for the country. (I'm not 100% sure about this fact tho because I never found anything when I looked it up.)

 

[courtdog]

The reasons are well known...

They know that black people are receiving the short end of the stick and if were to learn their history they would no longer be easily pacified. Black people would be more self sufficient and be a community that DEMANDEDtheir respect and a community that will create a higher standard of living across the board.

If Blacks (worldwide) got like China and stopped fukking with people outside the community, Africa would be the leading nation in the world. Africa has the natural resources and everything else necessary to build a strong nation.

We were weakened by accepting the false ideology of black inferiority so we DECIDE not to work together and build a nation amongst ourselves. We go out our way to run to white people (or anyone else) because we believe 'black = bad' and 'white = right' and when we run to white people, naturally the white people aren't going to have our best interests in mind (nor should they, we are not their responsibility) so we will continue to get the short end of the stick.

If black people knew their REAL history we would not believe in the false idea of black inferiority because it would be a contradiction. Black people have done so much to contribute to humanity (medicine, science, mathematics, ect.) so if someone were to say black people are inferior nobody would believe it. If we no longer believe in black inferiority, we will no longer run outside the community to build, which would mean we would build amongst ourselves and as I mentioned we already have the tools necessary. After we build we will be a force to be reckoned with.

When I said "reasons unknown" I was referring to why the commercial made me realize whats wrong with BLK history as a whole...

Haitian revolution is one of the greatest missed opportunities in modern times.
Not only did them negros betrayed Toussaint Louverture to the French but them same niccas plotted and killed the first black ruler of the country. The French respected Toussaint Louverture more than the Haitians did
These niccas have had over 200 years yet they didn't do anything with it.



As for Black History Month, i dont know why there's a month dedicated to black history in the first place. Why not celebrate important black figures in american history the same way we do Washington and the likes?? Its like these ppl reinforce people's differences every chance they get and they wonder why racism is still going on strong.

Do you know why they did nothing? Or why the French respected Toussaint?
Just asking, I don't know either. I'm about to peep that video homey posted after I eat...