Remembering Black History Month

Over the weekend I took a trip to Atlanta and was privileged to visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site.  It was awe-inspiring to see how the acts of one man have permeated through the years, and will continue to have a lasting effect on our great nation.  

What struck me the most, was how tirelessly Dr. King fought for his dream of what this nation could be.  Day in and day out without fail, Dr. King and his supporters fought for the cause to bring whites and blacks together.  Day in and day out, that's how you create history.  Whether it is events from the past, or the actions we take today for a better future, we are creating America's history.

Regardless of age, race, or gender, many people have helped shape our nation, just like Dr. King.  And while February has been relegated as Black History Month, the acts of fearless Americans against injustice should be celebrated everyday. White, black, Spanish, Asian, Arab Americans, etc. have all held significance in this country, working diligently for a better nation for us all.  So while it is humbling to know we have a month where the efforts of black Americans are appreciated,  we should all look to Dr. King's example as it holds true everyday.

"Let freedom ring. And when this happens, and we allow freedom ring--when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children--black men, and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics--will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual: "Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!"

Keeps these words in mind always, and this will help black history resound everyday.