BLACK HISTORY TODAY

I was thinking... 

The month of February is full of holidays: Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras and President’s Day to name a few.  February is the month where we celebrate Black History and recognize those that have made an impact to this nation and society as a whole.  Innovators like Percy Julian and Booker T. Washington are talked about in schools along with leaders such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Harriet Tubman.  These extraordinary individuals left their imprint on the world and will be talked about for generations to come.  But what history are the youth making today for those of tomorrow? 

I turn on the news, open a newspaper, or listen to the radio and very little impresses me.  Who today will be bold like Rosa Parks and make a stand for injustice?    Who will take on science like Dr. Charles Drew when he started blood plasma banking so that millions of people could live because of blood transfusions?  I ask myself, where are the world changers of today?

I can go through a list of accolades and accomplishments in Black history to astound but will that motivate?  There are opportunities for greatness because of the greats that have laid the ground work.  I came across this video on Youtube that showcased key people in Black history using children of today.   At the bottom of each slide it says, “Because of her (or him) I can”.  We can...so why don’t we?

These individuals made a statement for future generations.   Who will carry the torch for tomorrow’s generations?  Who will make Black history today?

Mending Maria