The Black Experience

Black History Month began as "***** History Week" Our holiday was adopted at a time when the country was bleak Created in 1926 by noted African American Historian, Carter G. Woodson Today, we celebrate the "Congressional Gold Medal" of Eugene Goodman It became a month-long celebration in February 1976 To celebrate the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln Black History Month honors the contributions of African Americans The historical contributions of Barack Obama and Kamala Harris They deserve recognition because of their contributory impact on the nation Another Black History Month contribution by Frank Wills from Watergate The Security Guard was forever ostracized, because he didn't hesitate It's time to speak the unvarnished truth, and to do so as often and loudly as we can I recall the fear and prejudice that were expressed by many How do we confront this virus of injustice? We must speak truth to power. The burden of confronting injustice and racism Must not be viewed through rose colored negativism Hold accountable those who prey on black people's fears And biases with lies, conspiracies, and tears We must speak out forcefully and act with conviction We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality Tied in a single garment of destiny Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere Author: Floyd Neal Date: February 13, 2021 Inspiration: Black History Month