Why Black History is America’s History

Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief Data News Weekly In these challenging times, it is crucial to recognize the invaluable role African Americans have played in shaping the United States. Black History is not separate from American History—it is woven into the very fabric of this nation’s identity. Despite enduring centuries of systemic oppression, the contributions, resilience, and triumphs of African Americans have profoundly influenced the culture, politics, economy, and soul of the United States. To overlook Black History is to erase essential chapters of America’s story. Embracing it enriches our understanding of the nation’s legacy and reaffirms that Black Americans are an integral part of “We the People.” & The Foundation of a Nation From the moment this nation was conceived, African Americans were there, building its foundations. Enslaved Africans, brought to America through the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade, became the backbone of the country’s early economy. The labor of millions fueled the cultivation of cotton, tobacco, sugar, and other cash crops, propelling the United States into global economic prominence. It was through the blood, sweat, and tears of enslaved people that America’s wealth was born. This legacy cannot be ignored or minimized—it is an undeniable truth that underscores the...