America is a country rich with diversity.
We, over generations, have come from all ends of the earth to live in the greatest country in the world.
We are a melting pot, a nation of nations... A country where the fight for the right to live here has come with a price.
I believe it is is important to know our history...to learn from the mistakes, to embrace the courage and celebrate the victories!!
Quotes that put it into more eloquent words:
George Santayana
Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
Maya Angleou
History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again.
February marks the beginning of Black History Month - an annual celebration that has existed since 1926. But what are the origins of Black History Month? Part of it has to do with one of our most famous birthdays, President Abraham Lincoln.
Click here to learn more about the origins of Black History month, which begins the 2nd week of February.
Most of us have heard of some of the more famous African American icons, like Martin Luther Kings Jr and Rosa Parks. Check out this list of people who have made a significant impact, some for leading the way to awareness of discrimation, others who opened doors through education, sports and entertainment that might not have opened if they were not courageous.
See how many you know and learn about some surprising information you have not heard before.
Here are some things you may not know...
...and finally some fun ideas to help your kids get involved in celebrating Black History Month.
My prayer is that this Tip Of The Day has helped to bring awareness to the fight for victory and realization of a dream that one man had... that all men are created equal.
Gen 1:27 So God created man in His own image, in the image and likeness of God He created him; male and female He created them. [Col. 3:9, 10; James 3:8, 9.]
Blessings,
Home's Cool Academy
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