Twenty years ago, Congress passed the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday celebrating the life and legacy of the late civil rights activist. I would like to express my disappointment, or should I say concern, for The Spectrum's disregard for not covering the holiday. In a time when many often forget to recognize African Americans who have made a profound impact in American history, I find not displaying an article or student comments concerning the holiday to be a slap in the face to students.
As we begin February, also known as Black History Month, numerous student organizations are planning various activities and events to highlight the achievements and struggles of blacks in America. In 1926, Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week to bring national attention to the achievements and contributions of blacks in America. As The Spectrum plans February issues, I hope the contributions made by African Americans and organizations around the nation and here at UB are not overlooked in the same way as the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday was.
Photo: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
