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American history in general is short...
Let's not forget that this continent is not that old...
The reason why so called "White" history is so vast compared to "black" history, is because there were more continents of "whites" than of "blacks" , also, many of the "black" countries lacked written language & their histories & traditions were an oral history passed down from generation to generation..
Over the course of a few years, these oral histories & traditions were forgotten due to the upset of their culture, politics, freedoms, & way of life...
Let's not get confused with black history month..
It only applies to african american history..
Certainly, there are many international historical events regarding africans & other black cultures, but these are not generally included due to black history month being an american tradition..
Black history month was created to remember events that have occured in the month of february that have changed the lives of the american people of african descent, & to pay respects to the people that have spoken to inspire those changes, as well as to educate others of the sacrifices that were made to succeed in causing these changes..
To make others aware of the struggles, so that we can grow as a people, as a nation, as a country, & to learn by mistakes..
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