Talk:Black History Month

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African-American History Month does not exist in the United States

"Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month" is what is stated in the article. However, in the United States the month is not referred to as African-American History Month, it has always been and still is referred as Black History Month. Chai Rae (talk) 00:37, 5 February 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: It is not clear what changes you want to make to this article. Please state your proposed changes in the format “change X to Y” “add/remove B in between A and C” SKAG123 (talk) 22:16, 7 February 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 9 November 2024

Many people have criticized Black History Month, and numerous articles highlight these criticisms. Notably, people like Morgan Freeman, along with other Black celebrities, have expressed their views on the subject. As an IP editor, I cannot make this edit, but I respectfully request that a "Criticism" section be added to this article, or at least initiated, to include these perspectives. Thanks. 148.88.245.132 (talk) 12:33, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

This is already in the article in the final ‘Developments’ section. There are elements of criticism also at the end of some of the regional sections. I am not sure if it would make much more sense collated but think it’s a good suggestion as ‘Criticism’ is perhaps a frequent aspect of the subject. Would be interested in hearing others’ thoughts. Rhagfyr (talk) 13:07, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

 Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{Edit semi-protected}} template. Shadow311 (talk) 23:54, 9 November 2024 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 2 February 2025

Black History Month is not known as African-American History Month because the intent of Dr. Carter G. Woodson was to celebrate the history of the entire Black Diaspora across the 5 Continents where people of African descent live and contributed to history. - 174.68.38.118 (talk) 18:12, 2 February 2025 (UTC)

Not done... It is not clear what changes you want made. Please format your request as "Change X to Y". - Adolphus79 (talk) 21:59, 2 February 2025 (UTC)

Hello! I wanted to add a paragraph to Observance by Region. I drafted it with citations, but noticed the article's semi-protected status. After Canada, I wanted to add some info regarding Black History Month being celebrated in Jamaica, which coincides with Reggae Month. On the island, I grew up observing it as a time to reflect on adversities/oppression, paying homage to African American pioneers, their contributions and sacrifices, but also to Jamaican figures like Marcus Garvey who played a significant role in global pan-Africanism, and musicians (like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh et al) who used reggae in the fight against apartheid etc. I have realized that people outside of the island, aren't aware of the importance of the month for us. Having lived in the UK, I feel like Black History Month has been more widely commemorated in Jamaica than some of the other places listed. Even in the UK, its introduction coincided with the 150th anniversary of Caribbean emancipation and the centenary of the birth of Marcus Garvey. The article made me realize that places like Ireland, France and Africa only started observing it in more recent years, whereas it has held more significance in Jamaica for as long as I can remember (as an 80s baby), yet not mentioned. I have tried to research when we actually started celebrating it, but though that's not clear, I have gathered that older generations recall celebrating it as it spread from the US. With that said, how can I proceed to add the paragraph? Xaymacan (talk) 07:02, 4 February 2025 (UTC)