The problem with Black History Month

As part of Black History Month, Tuesday's paper featured several accomplished blacks from history. Among them are a politician, an inventor, a boxer, and a soldier. There are many people who have played small parts in the vast history of the world, and it's nice to see them getting some recognition.

But that's just the problem: There are many people who have played small parts in the vast history of the world. Thousands of people. Tens of thousands. But only those with a certain skin color get recognition. Others are lucky to be remembered outside their family: maybe they're remembered in their home town, if at all.