The Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual observance in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora, is a month set aside to learn, honor, and celebrate the achievements of black men and women throughout history. The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926 in the United States, when was announced the second week of February to be "Negro History Week." The expansion of Black History Week to Black History Month was first proposed by the leaders of the Black United Students. The first celebration of the Black History Month took place at Kent State one year later. Black History Month sparks an annual debate about the continued usefulness and fairness of a designated month dedicated to the history of one race. Many people hold concerns about black history being delegated to a single month and the "hero worship" of some of the historical figures often recognized.


Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King Jr was one of America's most influential civil rights activists. His passionate, but non violent protests, helped to raise awareness of racial inequalities in America, leading to significant political change. Martin Luther King was also an eloquent orator who captured the imagination and hearts of people, both black and white. A turning point in the life of Martin Luther King was the Montgomery Bus Boycott which he helped to promote. His boycott also became a turning point in the civil rights struggle - attracting national press for the cause. After the success of the Montgomery bus boycott, King and other ministers founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. This proved to be a nucleus for the growing civil rights movement. Later there would be arguments about the best approach to take. In particular the 1960s saw the rise of the Black power movement, epitomized by Malcolm X and other black nationalist groups. However, King always remained committed to the ideals of non violent struggle.

The Valentine's Day♥

The Valentine'es Day is celebrated on February 14th each year and in this day people show appreciation for the people they love or adore. Some people give greeting cards chocolates jewelry or flowers to their partners or admirers. The origins of this festivity aren't clear, but some people believe it stems from the story of Saint Valentine, a Roman priest who married couples secretly because the emperor Claudius decided not to allow any more marriage. But Valentine, who was a priest, kept on performing secretly marriage. One night he hears footsteps and marrying a couple in time, but he was thrown in jail and his punishment was death. Then happened many wonderful things, young people come to the jail to visit him and threw him some flowers and notes up to his window. One of this young people were the daughter of the prison guard and her father allowed her to visit him in the cell. Every day they would sit and talk for hours and she helped him so much. When Valentine was to die, left a note for thanking her for her friendship. It was signed ''Love from your Valentine'' It was the start of exchanging love messages on Valentine's Day. He was written them on the day he died, 14th February. Now, every year, people remember and they think about love and friendship.

Pancake

Pancake is a thin, flat cake prepared from butter and cooked on a hot griddle or frying pan. Pancakes exist in several variations in many different local cuisines. Most pancakes are quick breads, though some are made using a yeast-raised or fermented butter. Pancakes can be eaten at different times of the day depending on local traditions. In the USA, it is typically eaten at breakfast or as brunch. It is also binner (breakfast for dinner). In the Middle Ages, pancakes also known as frayse, became associated with Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day, which is the last Tuesday before Lent when rich foods may not be eaten. Therefore, people used up all of their rich ingredients, for instance milk and eggs, before the fast so that they did not go to waste. Shrove Tuesday occurs the first Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, usually February 2nd or March 9th. It officially ends the season of Epiphany and is the vigil for the starting of Lent.