I'd been planning to do a Black History Month post for nearly a week now.
I was kind of stuck in a writing rut about what to say.
We all know the history of Black History Month (which began as Negro History Week), we know most of the well-known stories of the inventors, and civil rights activists, heroes and sheroes of our race.
But, what about the regular ordinary every day folks who make Black History Month so special.
As I was driving today, I stopped at the light and looked to my right at the caring crossing guard who not only held up her sign so the young black man could safely get to his middle school, but she put here arm around him, smiling and chatting as he safely navigated the busy intersection.
And I thought, "Well, she's a real every day hero!"
And last night I was watching a sports channel and they were telling the story of NFL players who take time out of their schedules to visit inner city schools and offer inspiration to the students. Of course, they're role models. However, my attention focused on the middle-aged woman who works in the after school program they visited in Georgia taking care of the elementary school kids after normal school hours. She's a hero. Yep.
And then I thought about the people who are running for President of the United States in 2020. Two of whom look like me.
Despite a few bumps and some bad news the first week in February, I'd say we're showing our pride as best we can - considering the circumstances.
Happy Black History Month.
And in the words of the "Godfather of Soul," "Say it Loud! I'm Black and I'm Proud!"
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