I, Sunrae get to learn more about my ancestors, my culture and my country this month. I even learn about my friends heritage too.
Today begins BLACK HISTORY MONTH celebrations. This is a special time of the year when African Americans focus on their past and present history, and share with non-African Americans about there history in America.
This is a time of both pride and pain. There were times African Americans were not treated in a kind way. They were made slaves, were not allowed to read or write, use public rest rooms, ride in the front of a public bus or sit in theatres that they were perfoming at.
Times were difficult (hard) but many African Americans rose ( had dreams) above their difficulties to gave America and themelves a lot to be proud of . They created many functional (useful) inventions that we use today. They created the clothes dryer,
traffic light, cellular phone, lawn mower, bathroom tissue holder, keyboard stand and the 
ironing board. This is a very small list of inventions. I will tell you more inventions thoughout the month. You, your friends and your family can find more by checking out the following web site: www.inventions.about.com/library/blblackinventions
It is important to learn about your hiistory/heritage (culture) so that you can understand why your family practice certain rituals, like prayers, dances at festivals ,eat special foods or celebrate special holidays. Knowing about your history/heritage helps you feel proud about yourself and helps you get along with others.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
"I TREAT PEOPLE WITH RESPECT, UNDERSTANDING AND COMPASSION"CREATIVE ACTIVITY
IT'S A "ME" PIZZAINGREDIENTS
English Muffin or Large Pita Bread
Pizza Sauce
Mozerella Cheese
KITCHEN TOOLS
Flat pan
Teaspoon
DIRECTIONS
Cut English Muffin in half (1/2)
Spread pizza sauce on top of each half (1/2) or on top of pita bread
Spread pizza sauce on top of each half (1/2) or on top of pita bread
Sprinkle cheese on top
Add different toppings if you like-fresh spinach, olives, mushrooms or pepperoni
Add different toppings if you like-fresh spinach, olives, mushrooms or pepperoni
Bake in oven at 400 degrees or in Microwave on HIGH 30-45 seconds.
**NOTE**Even it's a Me Pizza go ahead an make one for a friend or make them together.
GUESS WHAT?
Did you know that Atlanta pharmacist John Pemberton was trying to make a cure for headaches. He mixed together a bunch of ingredients and don't ask, because we don't know. He ended up with the soft drink COKE.
The recipe is still a closely guarded secret. It only took eight years of being sold in a drug store before the drink was popular enough to be sold in bottles.
Did you know that Atlanta pharmacist John Pemberton was trying to make a cure for headaches. He mixed together a bunch of ingredients and don't ask, because we don't know. He ended up with the soft drink COKE.
The recipe is still a closely guarded secret. It only took eight years of being sold in a drug store before the drink was popular enough to be sold in bottles. courtesty of-"How It's made"-Science channel
TODAY'S QUESTION
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR HERITAGE?
Send reply to comments section of BLOG.
BLACK HISTORY QUIZ
From the January 15, 2002 edition - Christian Science Monitor
From the January 15, 2002 edition - Christian Science Monitor
Quiz: The civil rights movement Compiled by staff
1. Which Supreme Court case was an important victory for the civil rights movement in 1954?
a. Brown v. Board of Education
b. Plessy v. Ferguson
c. Dred Scott v. Sandford
a. Brown v. Board of Education
b. Plessy v. Ferguson
c. Dred Scott v. Sandford
2. Which of the following propelled Martin Luther King Jr. to national prominence as a civil rights leader?
a. He led the Montgomery, Ala., boycott (1955-56) against segregated bus lines.
b. He organized the March on Washington (1963), wherehe gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
c. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (1964) for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
a. He led the Montgomery, Ala., boycott (1955-56) against segregated bus lines.
b. He organized the March on Washington (1963), wherehe gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
c. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (1964) for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance.
3. What key event in the civil rights movement happened in 1964?
a. Thurgood Marshall became the first African-American on the US Supreme Court.
b. President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act.
c. The Black Panther Party was formed.
a. Thurgood Marshall became the first African-American on the US Supreme Court.
b. President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act.
c. The Black Panther Party was formed.
4. Who was the first African-American woman to serve in the United States Congress?
a. Shirley Chisholm
b. Ida Wells
c. Rosa Parks
a. Shirley Chisholm
b. Ida Wells
c. Rosa Parks
5. The National Rainbow Coalition, a political organization uniting various minority groups, was formed in 1986 by which leader?
a. General Colin Powell
b. Louis Farrakhan
c. Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
a. General Colin Powell
b. Louis Farrakhan
c. Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
BE SAFE
HAVE FUN
Ms.Mona
Sunrae and friends
Answers: 1-a. 2-a, 3-b, 4-a, 5-c
Source: http://www.infoplease.com/
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