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February is the month that we celebrate our black race, People from the past who set our pace. Those who should have been placed in our history book, But for some reason they were over looked. Born into slavery or just grew up poor, But they were determined to accomplish so much more. First, on our list she was extremely brave, Harriet Tubman help to free a number of slaves. She had to come up with a secret move, So the Underground Railroad is what she used. Now how do you get rich from products for the hair. I don’t know, but ask Madam C. J Walker the first black woman millionaire. Now the 1st black woman aviator was a lady named Bessie Coleman, And did you know that the stoplight was invented by a black man named Garrett Morgan. Now hanging in the sports hall of fame, Jackie Robinson is this baseball player name. This list goes on and on, Some are still living, but some has gone home. There’s one, who truly paved the way, If not for him, we wouldn’t be where we are today. He marched from City to state, And never once did he teach about hate. The renowned Dr. Martin Luther King, All of his marches and his well known speech “Let Freedom Ring”. There’s plenty more that should be in a Hall of Fame. But there’s not enough time to call them by name. So let’s stand up and be proud of our race and who we are, Because from slavery and racism we have come so far. Written by Vertie Adams February 2005
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