President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated Black History Month at the White House by discussing the importance of acknowledging and understanding the contributions of black Americans throughout history. Biden talked about the influence of the ‘Divine Nine’ black Greek organizations, of which Harris is a member, while also addressing the issue of ‘woke’ history.
In his speech, Biden emphasized that ‘Black history matters’ and called for an honest and complete understanding of the nation’s history, including the good and the bad. He also mentioned a recent screening he hosted for the film Till, which portrays the lynching of Emmett Till, to highlight the importance of acknowledging the ugly parts of the nation’s past.
Harris similarly stressed the significance of black history, stating that it is American history and that erasing it would not lead to a better future for the country. Her statement appeared to be a response to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ rejection of an AP course on African American studies, which many have criticized for sanitizing the nation’s history.
Biden and Harris both used the event to challenge efforts to ignore or downplay the contributions of black Americans throughout history, stressing the importance of learning everything and understanding how the past has influenced the present and potentially the future.
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