Ireland becomes fourth country in world to celebrate Black History Month

RobYourBuilder · 10-10-2014 08:56AM #1

IRELAND HAS BECOME the fourth country in the world to celebrate an annual Black History Month, following in the footsteps of the US, UK and Canada.

A network of groups have come together through Africa Irish Development Initiatives(AIDI) to organise a series of events that will take place throughout the month of October.

http://www.thejournal.ie/black-history-month-ireland-1703855-Oct2014/

“What it means to be Irish is going to completely change, it’s already started … it will have completely transformed within two generations.”

Hmmmm. That doesn't sound as well as I think. What's your opinions on this?

Shakespeare's Sister · 10-10-2014 09:00AM

Here's a man who had a huge role in black musical history:

http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120402225423/random-ness/images/3/34/Michael_Jackson_popcorn.gif

Tipsy McSwagger · 10-10-2014 09:04AM

The Irish are the blacks of Europe. And Dubliners are the blacks of Ireland. And the Northside Dubliners are the blacks of Dublin. So say it once, say it loud: I'm black and I'm proud.

wazky · 10-10-2014 09:06AM

"What it means to be Irish has changed completely"

I don't get this sh1t, if you're Irish, you're Irish, if you're not, you're not. It's not that complicated really.

RobYourBuilder · 10-10-2014 09:08AM

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

The Irish are the blacks of Europe. And Dubliners are the blacks of Ireland. And the Northside Dubliners are the blacks of Dublin. So say it once, say it loud: I'm black and I'm proud.

Never heard that before. I think you should visit Dublins inner city and inform them that they are black.

tritium · 10-10-2014 09:08AM

I think polish/ eastern european history month may be far more relevant to the future Irish demographic

Un Croissant · 10-10-2014 09:09AM

The guys that proposed it be called the Africa Irish Development Service presumably got fired.

Little CuChulainn · 10-10-2014 09:09AM

Does Ireland have a black history?

Tipsy McSwagger · 10-10-2014 09:11AM

Little CuChulainn wrote: »

Does Ireland have a black history?

Yes the Black & Tans.

RobYourBuilder · 10-10-2014 09:11AM

Little CuChulainn wrote: »

Does Ireland have a black history?

Ever hear of Tony Small? Or Fred Douglass?

wazky · 10-10-2014 09:12AM

RobYourBuilder wrote: »

Ever hear of Tony Small? Or Fred Douglass?

Or Paul McGrath and Barack O'Bama

Caliden · 10-10-2014 09:14AM

When is White history month?

frankyboy1986 · 10-10-2014 09:17AM

Caliden wrote: »

When is White history month?

I hear your a racist now father?

Mr. Incognito · 10-10-2014 09:25AM

Is this not a little racist?

Imagine the uproar if there was a White history month.

Why do people want equality and then celebrate differences?

FTA69 · 10-10-2014 09:32AM

Mr. Incognito wrote: »

Is this not a little racist?

Imagine the uproar if there was a White history month.

Why do people want equality and then celebrate differences?

Well under the status quo, every month is white history month. Similarly equality is also about acknowledging differences and respecting them, not necessarily about treating everyone the exact same.

RobYourBuilder · 10-10-2014 09:39AM

FTA69 wrote: »

Well under the status quo, every month is white history month. Similarly equality is also about acknowledging differences and respecting them, not necessarily about treating everyone the exact same.

What status quo?

Badly Drunk Boy · 10-10-2014 09:39AM

Isn't it a bit greedy taking a whole month for it, though? Other similar events/causes make do with a day, or maybe a week (Seachtain na Gaeilge). But a month?

0byme75341jo28 · 10-10-2014 09:46AM

wazky wrote: »

"What it means to be Irish has changed completely"

I don't get this sh1t, if you're Irish, you're Irish, if you're not, you're not. It's not that complicated really.

We're all Africans baby...

P_1 · 10-10-2014 09:48AM

Do we get a bank holiday for it? Thats the more important question...

folan · 10-10-2014 09:49AM

RobYourBuilder wrote: »

Never heard that before. I think you should visit Dublins inner city and inform them that they are black.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Commitments_(film)

KungPao · 10-10-2014 09:51AM

Denzel Washington is my favourite actor.

wazky · 10-10-2014 09:54AM

KungPao wrote: »

Denzel Washington is my favourite actor.

He was superb in The Shawshank Redemption.

Homer · 10-10-2014 09:55AM

wazky wrote: »

"What it means to be Irish has changed completely"

I don't get this sh1t, if you're Irish, you're Irish, if you're not, you're not. It's not that complicated really.

and if a dog is born in a stable it don't make it a horse.. Not that complicated either.

Pherekydes · 10-10-2014 09:55AM

RobYourBuilder wrote: »

Never heard that before. I think you should visit Dublins inner city and inform them that they are black.

He means we are black, metaphorically speaking.

It's a difficult concept, I know.

Little CuChulainn · 10-10-2014 09:59AM

Badly Drunk Boy wrote: »

Isn't it a bit greedy taking a whole month for it, though? Other similar events/causes make do with a day, or maybe a week (Seachtain na Gaeilge). But a month?

Meanwhile we have Mental Health Day, an issue which is deserving of much more time.

Annasopra · 10-10-2014 10:00AM

Mr. Incognito wrote: »

Is this not a little racist?

Imagine the uproar if there was a White history month.

Why do people want equality and then celebrate differences?

Equality isnt saying everyone is the same.

Pherekydes · 10-10-2014 10:01AM

wazky wrote: »

"What it means to be Irish has changed completely"

I don't get this sh1t, if you're Irish, you're Irish, if you're not, you're not. It's not that complicated really.

What they mean is that soon all dem furriners, especially dem black ones from outa Africa, is callin demselves Oirish, donchano?

Whereas, Irish people can only be white, red-haired, freckled, who only listen to diddley-eye music and watch greyhound racing while skulling pints of Arthur and ateing schpudz, ham and cabbage.

KungPao · 10-10-2014 10:08AM

Pherekydes wrote: »

What they mean is that soon all dem furriners, especially dem black ones from outa Africa, is callin demselves Oirish, donchano?

Whereas, Irish people can only be white, red-haired, freckled, who only listen to diddley-eye music and watch greyhound racing while skulling pints of Arthur and ateing schpudz, ham and cabbage.

You forgot:
Having a general dislike of the English, but following a Premier League club.
Having a general dislike of the English, but watching Coronation St / X Factor
Having a general dislike of the English, but watching Sky News every day.
Having a general dislike of the English, but using Cockney slang regularly.
Having a general dislike of the English, but shopping in Tesco & Boots.
Having a general dislike of the English, but loving Oasis and The Who.
etc..

Traits of a true Irish man.

TheBeardedLady · 10-10-2014 10:11AM

RobYourBuilder wrote: »

Never heard that before. I think you should visit Dublins inner city and inform them that they are black.

I feel so old. :-/ *awkward sidey-face*

sbsquarepants · 10-10-2014 10:23AM

How is that not racist?
Is there a white history month? Are there mowo awards?
And what exactly is black history anyway? Correct me if I'm wrong but sharing a skin colour with someone does not connect you in any way. The history of people with dark skin is about as pointless a grouping and the history of people with big tits.
Now there's an idea I could get behind, big tits month. Sounds way more interesting than the history of those with more melanin than average, and every bit as logical a grouping too:mad:

folan · 10-10-2014 10:28AM

1 month of black history, 1 month of Irish history, 1 month of European history, 9 months of World War 2 history.

Ireland becomes fourth country in world to celebrate Black History Month

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