February is one of my favorite months of the year. I know that sounds so weird to say, but I'm a huge fan of Black History Month. It used to bother me that black history gets the shortest month of the year, but I'm not limited to one month of learning about my heritage. African Americans have such a rich history, especially in the United States of America.
I love learning tidbits of information that most people don't know about the amazing contributions of Black people to these united states. So, each day I'll share with the world all kinds of historical information about my people...Black people.
I'm ethnocentric, yeah I know. I have love for all people...ESPECIALLY Black people!
So, on this day (01 February) in Black history:
1902: Langston Hughes, one of my FAVORITE authors, was born.
1926: Carter G. Goodson aka the Father of Black History, succeeded with all his efforts to have Negro History Week. He started his fight in 1915, and wanted it to be in February because he felt that it would pay homage to and honor the birthdays of two people whom he felt had dramatically affected the lives of African Americans, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas.
1976: Black History MONTH begins!!
I don't want to overload you with TOO much Black history, but this is a great start to learning something new. Be proud of who you are...I know I am!
Come back tomorrow to see what happened on that day in Black history! Stay inspired!!
