“I think it’s important and needs to be taught. It’s important to remember what they went through and how they’ve reached where they are in society.”

“I like it because it gives representation to my kind. I don’t think it’s needed, but it’s celebrating me, so of course I’m going to like it. It’s like a second birthday for a month.”

“I think it’s a great way to remember all the historically significant black people that have done things for America and African Americans.”

“I think we should be looking at all history every month rather than singling out specific months for recognition.”

“I think it’s a good way to celebrate things from the past that have helped different races become more equal, and celebrate people who’ve made big differences in history like Martin Luther King.”

“I think it’s a really good thing, but at the same time it’s contradictory. Why would we only have one month when we can celebrate it year round? I think it can be close minded and suggest that our culture is only significant during one month.”

“It’s cool. I enjoy watching the History Channel shows during it. I learned that Martin Luther King was good at pool.”

“I feel like it’s very much necessary because everyone deserves their own place to be acknowledged, especially after all the trauma that they’ve been through.”