Is Black History Month still relevant in 2008?

Black History Month is still relevant in 2008. It provides an opportune time to discover how modern society was developed and shaped because of the efforts of our Black pioneers. Black History Month can very instrumental in the school system for those individuals who may not have had exposure to such information. It can lay the foundation in a child’s formative years. Black History Month offers a sense of history and connects one to her past. Black History Month helps one understand the dynamics of our present society and the origins of certain technology and devices. Many of the advancements our present-day society has made are largely due to past African Americans. A vast number of these pioneers are responsible for numerous liberties and opportunities many of us enjoy today. This is what makes Black History Month still relevant today.