AHRC Celebrates Black History Month:
The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the nation in observing and celebrating Black History Month that began on February 1 and ends on February 28 this year.
America has shaped the African American community, and the African American community has shaped America. Given this reality, in 1976 US President Gerald Ford formally recognized Black History Month. It is an annual tradition that has been recognized since. It is a time of activities at schools and in communities nationwide that educate us and remind all of us of the many contributions of African Americans and their long and hard journey towards freedom, equality, and social justice.
This year Black History Month is observed amidst true challenges that continue to face African Americans and other people of color.
Black History Month is a celebration of life and hope. African American History is an opportunity to learn about and to recognize the many achievements of African Americans. In celebrating Black History Month, we honor the many legacies of African Americans, our fellow citizens and our brothers and sisters in humanity. The struggle of African American has not only improved the lives of African Americans, but it has also made America closer to realizing its vision of itself.
The story of the struggle and achievements of African Americans continue to provide the hope and the inspiration to continue to realize the promises of the Declaration of Independence for everyone. The struggle continues and the celebration of Black History Month connects with the ongoing struggle of immigrants, the plight of the refugees and the struggle for justice and equality in the US and abroad.
“The struggle to make America fully live up to its promises continues,” said Imad Hamad, AHRC Executive Director. “The celebration of Black History Month ties in with the ongoing struggle of African Americans, Muslims, immigrants and the plight of the refugees for the promise of America as laid out in the Declaration of Independence,” added Hamad.