Black History Month

Posted by Maggie on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 | Leave a Reply

This is the shortest month of the year in days but the longest month of the year in some people`s mind.

This is a time set aside by our government to celebrate and study the history of a race of people who have been denied a voice for over 100 years.

What bothers me is the fact that no one has gotten it into their head yet that this short month seems to many as enough time to devote to a long ignored population of people.

People tiptoe all around discussing issues from past and present as carefully as if everyone is walking on a high wire with a fear of falling.

I am called, "White".
My best friend is called, "Black".
We call each other, "Friends".

We can not go about our daily life today in ignorance about the things which did happen and things which still happen.

Perhaps when we all really tell the truth about the past as we know it...then, maybe we can begin to grow in a new tomorrow where we can all share equally in the bounty of the USA.

America was founded for all people to have freedom from persecution. I am happy to say I learn something new almost on a daily basis. Let us all learn to love each other and work in harmony.