What Is Black History Month?

Black History Month celebrates contributions made by African Americans and people of African descent around the world. It was started by an African American man named Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926.  Back then, it was called Negro History Week and was celebrated the second week of February.  Now it is celebrated for the whole month of February in the United States and Canada, and the month of October in the United Kingdom.
Why was Black History Month started?
Dr. Woodson studied African American culture and encouraged other people to study it, too. He felt it was important for people to recognize the great contributions black people have made. He devoted his life to educating people as a teacher, a writer, and a publisher. He was also a political activist who worked to make sure the government treated African Americans fairly.
Negro History Week was set for the second week in February to celebrate the birthdays of two people who worked hard for African Americans: Abraham Lincoln, the white president who freed the slaves, and Frederick Douglass, the first African American Vice Presidential nominee.
Negro History Week became Black History Month in 1976, in celebration of our nation's 200th birthday.
How do people feel about Black History Month?
Some people feel it's unfair to set aside a month celebrating the history of one race. Others say that celebrating black history separately from American History underlines the idea that African Americans are not Americans, and their history is set apart from mainstream culture. But people who think black history is important say that as long as there is racism, unfairness, and a lack of understanding of black culture, there is a place for Black History Month.
Ways to Celebrate Black History Month
No matter what your background, everyone can celebrate the importance of Black History Month. Celebrate the achievements and inventions of the black people featured in this article by reading about them below. Which important figures below contributed something that means a lot to you? Find a way to commemorate those achievements that affect your everyday life, whether it's through art, film, literature, music, education, civil rights, sports or even food!

Recipe For Frozen Chocolate Bananas...With The Help Of Your Parents...

• 2 ripe but firm bananas
• 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped, or semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granola, chopped pecans and walnuts, or sprinkles (optional)

1. Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil or parchment paper.

2. Cut the bananas in half and insert a Popsicle stick into each half, as shown. Place them on the baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate with the oil in a Pyrex measuring cup in the microwave (check it every 30 seconds) or in a half-full pan of simmering water (about 2 minutes). Stir until smooth.

4. Roll each banana half in the chocolate, then quickly sprinkle with your topping (if using).

5. Freeze until the chocolate sets, 30 minutes. Serve or freeze in an airtight container for up to a week.

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1. Don’t open e-mail attachments or instant-message attachments unless you are completely sure they do not contain viruses.
2. Don’t click on links inside e-mails or instant messages.
3. Use a screen name (a fake name) in chat rooms.
4. Never agree to meet a fellow chatter in real life.
5. Don’t click on Internet pop-up ads because they might install spy ware on your computer.
6. Don’t use passwords that people can guess (like your pet’s name or the name of your favorite sports team).
7. Never give out personal information about yourself, your family, or your friends (such as your last name, address, phone numbers, the town or city you live in, the name of your school, photos of yourself or your family, PIN numbers for your bank, social-security numbers, etc.).
8. Don’t believe everything you read or see on the Internet because some of the information on the Internet is fake.
9. Don’t download pirated songs or movies and don’t install pirated software or video games you haven’t paid for, because you can get in trouble with the police.
10. Children should immediately tell a parent or teacher if he/she is threatened by a cyber-bully.

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Why Would I Drink Water When There's Soda?

What do you, the trees, and a hamster have in common? Give up? You all need water. All living things must have water to survive, whether they get it from a water fountain, a rain cloud, or a little bottle attached to the side of a hamster cage.
Without water, your body would stop working properly. Water makes up more than half of your body weight and a person can't survive for more than a few days without it. Why? Your body has lots of important jobs and it needs water to do many of them. For instance, your blood, which contains a lot of water, carries oxygen to all the cells of your body. Without oxygen, those tiny cells would die and your body would stop working.
Water is also in lymph (say: limf), a fluid that is part of your immune system, which helps you fight off illness. You need water to digest your food and get rid of waste, too. Water is needed for digestive juices, urine (pee), and poop. And you can bet that water is the main ingredient in perspiration, also called sweat.
In addition to being an important part of the fluids in your body, each cell depends on water to function normally.
Your body doesn't get water only from drinking water. Any fluid you drink will contain water, but water and milk are the best choices. Lots of foods contain water, too. Fruit contains quite a bit of water, which you could probably tell if you've ever bitten into a peach or plum and felt the juices dripping down your chin! Vegetables, too, contain a lot of water — think of slicing into a fat tomato from the garden or crunching into a crisp stalk of celery.

How Much Is Enough?

Since water is so important, you might wonder if you're drinking enough. There is no magic amount of water that kids need to drink every day. Usually, kids like to drink something with meals and should definitely drink when they are thirsty. But when it's warm out or you're exercising, you'll need more. Be sure to drink some extra water when you're out in warm weather, especially while playing sports or exercising.
When you drink is also important. If you're going to sports practice, a game, or just working out or playing hard, drink water before, during, and after playing. Don't forget your water bottle. You can't play your best when you're thinking about how thirsty you are!
When your body doesn't have enough water, that's called being dehydrated. Dehydration also can keep you from being as fast and as sharp as you'd like to be. A bad case of dehydration can make you sick. So keep that water bottle handy when the weather warms up! Not only does water fight dehydration, but it's awfully refreshing and has no calories.
Your body can help you stay properly hydrated by regulating the amount of water in your system. The body can hold on to water when you don't have enough or get rid of it if you have too much. If your pee has ever been very light yellow, your body might have been getting rid of excess water. When your pee is very dark yellow, it's holding on to water, so it's probably time to drink up.
You can help your body by drinking when you're thirsty and drinking extra water when it's warm out. Your body will be able to do all of its wonderful, waterful jobs and you'll feel great!

Have You Been To Go Karting In Crofton MD?

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Come and feel the excitement of driving your own downsized Formula I race car! See if you can meet the challenge of the 1/2 mile track with 27 spine tingling turns!!

• 1/2 Mile asphalt road race course that will test the skills of the most veteran driver
• 5.5 horsepower Honda engines
• Special group rate discounts for birthday parties, boy scout, church groups, etc
• Rent the entire track for your office party, softball team, school club, bachelor party, etc
• Ages 8-80 can drive. Kids must be at least 8 years old and 54 inches tall to drive themselves.
• Younger children can ride in a double kart with an adult.
• Adult drivers must be 16 years old. Passengers must be at least 2 years old.
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Willow Smith to Star in 'Annie' Remake

Willow Smith will play the title role in a remake of the musical Annie, developed by Sony Pictures Entertainment and produced by her parents’ production company, Overbrook Entertainment, according to The Associated Press.

Willow, 10, will be the second child in the family of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith to star in the remake of a Hollywood classic. Willow’s older brother, Jaden, 12, starred opposite to Jackie Chan in 2010 in a remake of The Karate Kid, which brought in $343 million worldwide.

The musical was first brought to theater in 1982 by Sony’s Columbia Pictures.

“The time is right to bring back Annie to the big screen. Of course, we’re true believers in Willow's talent and believe she will be perfect in this role,” Columbia Pictures President Doug Belgrad told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement.

The comic strip-based musical, which opened on Broadway in 1977, follows the life of an orphaned girl named Annie as she adventures to leave the miserable orphanage and find a home in the 1930s. Her life starts to transform after she is chosen to live with wealthy industrialist Oliver Warbucks for a short time.