Black History Month brings awareness to all the contributions that African Americans have made in the past into the present. It shapes and builds the structure, arts, and economy of our country. It serves as a great learning tool, not just for young blacks but for all blacks and races. Especially, that we have always been contributors positively and progressively to society in the United States of America. 

The month of February reminds me of all the black inventors, scientists, engineers, doctors, and many other fields who have made their mark in American history through their hard works and achievements. This gives me the incentive to always do my best because if they were achievers, I can be one also. I am also reminded, that some of the same issues blacks were subjected to years ago, we still have today. When I think about all the great things blacks as a people have contributed to the advancement of the American culture and quality of life, it makes me proud to be black. To me, the celebration of my African American people’s contributions and achievements in our country helps to dispel the stereotype some other groups have that black people are inferior, lazy, and violent by nature. It means so much to me to know that black people have played a key and central role in the building of the United States of America. Whenever I read and watch television shows about the bias, discrimination, and unlawful killings of black people that have endured for over four hundred years, and yet they are still thriving it makes me stronger mentally. If my black predecessor people suffered injustices and refused to give up on themselves and what they believed in, then neither shall I. 

Celebrating Black History Month means recognizing and educating people from all walks of life on the accomplishments and achievements black people have made to our society. Knowing what my black people have done in the past and are still doing in the present makes me more determined to stand my ground regardless of any discrimination I may encounter in my lifetime. I had some great role models who paved the way for me. Black History Month is a reminder to me to never give up on reaching my full potential in life. Despite the roadblocks life may put in my path by negative thinking narrow-minded persons. I learn from those who came before me that I define who am I will fight peacefully to succeed.