I never understood why February is considered Black History Month? Why February? Honestly, I think it's because no one really cares that they picked the month with the fewest days, so we only have to acknowledge it 28 days, instead of 30 or 31. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in January. Plus he gets his own day to celebrate it in January.
So, why isn't there a White History Month? But, before we delve further, let's take a look at some other days celebrated in the month of February...
February 2 - Groundhog Day & National Tater Tot Day
February 6 - Momma Bot's birthday
February 9 - National Pizza Day
February 14 - Valentine's Day / Singles Awareness Day
February 22 - National Margarita Day
Most importantly though, we look forward to the second Sunday of February; Super Bowl Sunday. This year, two of the most ignorant fanbases will converge on Bourbon Street for a week full of shenanigans, debauchery, and moreover American football. Remember when the Super Bowl was played in January? I do. But now, they move it to February to tie-in with Black History Month and perform the Black National Anthem.
Let us not also forgot that the NBA All-Star Game is played in February. A professional sports organization that is made up of about 70% men of color.
Hell, the NHL even cancelled their All-Star Game this year in part due to racism. The NHL, another professional sports organization where more than 90% is made up of white people.
But hey, at least we get the Daytona 500. And Spring Training begins in February, too.
Finally, February is American Heart Month. The first Friday of February is National Wear Red Day. Take the time to wear red. However, "The Club" celebrates R.E.D. Day every Friday; Remember Everyone Deployed. If you wear the color red on a Friday, your first drink is free.
So, as Jerry Springer said it so well - "Take care of yourself and each other."
Bot.
Out.
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