An End to Black History Month? + Your Turn

Podcast Episode Summary

AN END TO BLACK HISTORY MONTH?: Black History Month begins today, but some say it's an idea whose time has passed, and that it's doing more harm than good today. We meet a filmmaker who crisscrossed the country to explore race and power in America, including the role African American history plays in our nation's consciousness and classrooms. Join Kojo for an exploration of the debate over how we teach history and who decides what's mandatory. (34 min.) YOUR TURN: It's your turn to weigh in on the issues of the day. Mitt Romney is taking fire over an immigration strategy to pressure undocumented individuals to "self-deport." There's a bill before the DC Council on online gambling. And Maryland's Governor O'Malley gives his State of the State address today, in which he will push the Maryland General Assembly on a same-sex marriage bill and a gas tax increase. We want to hear your thoughts on these issues or anything else on your mind. (18 min.)