Posted 5/29/2025

The existing heritage months in the U.S. often focus on groups who have faced significant discrimination, oppression, and a lack of representation throughout American history. In America, there is Black History Month in February; Arab American Heritage Month in April; May is Asian American and Pacific Islander/Jewish American Month; Hispanic Heritage Month is split between September and October; and November is Native American Heritage Month... Click Here.  

The aim is to provide dedicated time for recognition and education about people's experiences and contributions to America. The problem is the dominant culture and narrative in the United States have been largely rooted in European traditions and history, which explains why white Americans aren't commonly called European Americans; they're just called Americans. This may mean that America is implicitly associated with those of European descent despite its diverse tapestry. A further divide may be unintentionally created by separating the celebration of people by different groups, which seems counterintuitive to being all-inclusive... Click Here.

In contrast, Germany has German Heritage Month to celebrate all Germans as one people. Group classifications also emphasize our differences. America isn't simply a land; it is people, according to the Constitution of the United States, and America has been forming its own history over 200 years on a daily basis. Though some cherish the opportunity to celebrate their individualism and that of their culture, it's challenging to condense the rich and varied histories of people into one month. This might also be construed as an oversimplification of a very complex group of people, diminishing their uniqueness.