Black History Month? is it Gone or Forgotten?

As I have tried to research and find information in regards to Black History Month Celebrations in Franklin County Virginia I have been unable to locate anything. I am deeply disturbed by the lack of effort on the behalf of this county. In my efforts I thought maybe my county is too small to hold any type of large event. So I proceeded to look for information and any activities in Roanoke, Virginia. To the best of my efforts I still could not find anything that satisfied me.

I must say I have recently taken interest in Black History as I am married to a black man. Most of my knowledge has come from his teachings. Either his first hand experiences or knowledge he has researched and can prove. His efforts have helped me understand some of the things Black Americans have done to make our Nation what it is today.

I thought this was disturbing so I again started to do some research. We share a child together so I have to learn more about who she is and her background in order for me to raise my daughter to the absolute best of my ability. Now that I am rapidly growing angrier and angrier by the minute I have decided to ask my two school age children what they have been discussing in school as far as Black History is concerned. To my surprise I was told by both of my children they have not been told anything about it. "what we know Daddy told us and we learned in Massachusetts." Now my curiosity and anger are getting the absolute best of me. With all of my might I am finding it hard not to freak out on the school systems. My children are enrolled in school to learn. By learn I mean learn about all people, no matter what color they are, language they speak, or religious beliefs. My main problem with Black History Month is, I feel Black History should be taught along side American History. Since Black History is American History. If the school believed as I do I would not be as angry, but I am sure that is not their view on the issue at all. If it was they would have mentioned at least one Black American in their teachings. Please do not mistake this as an accusation of prejudice in Franklin County, but if the shoe fits!