The last day of Black History Month
By LaLa Leo
@mrscallands22 (2852)
United States
February 28, 2011 11:10pm CST
Even though Black History Month (February) ended just a couple of minutes ago. I just would like to take the time out to say, even though we only recognize these very innovative and influential people only one month out of a year, we should remember their contributions to the world everyday. An African American invented the stoplight.... the air conditioner.... the hot comb.... and the fire escape ladders among many other important things that we use in today's society. Never forget your roots. And never forget those who convenience your existence everyday in this world. Happy Black History Month until next year!!!!!
4 responses
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
1 Mar 11
now that is educational, that is what i love about mylot ..i get to learn stuff! 
@mrscallands22 (2852)
• United States
2 Mar 11
Yes, MyLot is very educational. I love learning new things here and spreading the knowledge that I know to others. It is enlightening and fulfilling. More people should know about this place.
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
3 Mar 11
I definitely think that the contributions that Africans Americans have made to the world as we know it today are important. However, when it comes to Black History Month, what I tend to think about more than the great contributions that African Americans have given to our world today is the struggle that those people have had to go through in the course of American history to simply have the opportunity to be considered the people that they are and always have been.
@mrscallands22 (2852)
• United States
20 Mar 11
Very true and well said!! Even though that is a part of history that covers a span of over 300 years... it was a long journey for my people that were blessed by God to overcome. Stronger.
Thanks for commenting!!
@mrscallands22 (2852)
• United States
1 Mar 11
I totally agree. There is so much more than just what appears to be on the surface. More people should learn and know about all cultural history so that maybe one day it will stop repeating itself.
Thanks for sharing your views!!
@hbsbucks (40)
• United States
1 Mar 11
This month, I learned that Phil Brooks patented the first disposable syringe. I use a syringe on the daily bases to take my medication! Until next year! :)
@mrscallands22 (2852)
• United States
1 Mar 11
Wow!! I didn't know that myself. That is very interesting.
Thanks for sharing!!
