black history month really isn't about beingdy visive. it's about recognizing the often mrishts throughout history. black history months gives us the opportunity to correct many of the misrepresentations and fallacies of the african american country. black history month opens dialogue and interactions. it's these conversations and interactions that can lead to a better understanding and of course, a better appreciation for what experiences and daily dilemmas each of us go through as we try to make accommodations to our family and friends and of course, the larger society. when we talk about the differences that make us who we are, we are talking about valuing the diversity. we're able to effectively communicate with people of different backgrounds rather it's race, class, gender, sexualty, ethnicity or religion. in valuing the diversity, it's what institutions and members of communities do to acknowledge the benefits of their differences and, of course, of their similarities. understanding the value of bringing people together of varying