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Re: Black History month
February 7, 2008
by Anonymous,
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It is American History. In this case highlighting the contributions of African-American Scientists.
Saying that there is no such thing as Black actually is a suppresive stance that doesn't acknowledge diversity or multi-culturalism
I wonder if a post asking people to celebrate or spotlight scientific contribtutions of other groups of Americans or people would be responded to in a similar manner.
e.g.
Women's History Month (March) - Promote Women in science
Native American Heritage Month (Novemeber) - Celebrate scientific contributions of Native American peoples
Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month (mid Sep-mid Oct) - Spotlight science discoveries & research of Hispanic and Latino Americans
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