By Guest Blogger, Semone Barnes, Student Brand Ambassdor, Howard University
The month of February brings many days of observation. There is Valentine’s Day for hopeful romantics; President’s day to pay homage to the great leaders of our country; and Abraham Lincoln’s birthday to honor a man who fought for the restoration of peace. Black History Month is an important observance for me as well as I celebrate the rich heritage and history of the African American community in the United States.
Observing Black History Month helps me understand the meaning of freedom through experiences of the people who fought for our civil rights. The valiancy of individuals such as Sojourner Truth, Frederick Douglass, Harriett Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, George Washington Carver, and W.E.B. Du Bois have helped lay the foundation for latter generations like mine to be afforded the opportunities that they were previously refused.
This month long observance originated from the efforts of Carter G. Woodson in 1926. I will take this opportunity to pay homage to Mr. Woodson along with the countless African American men and women who have paved the way for students like me. I will not take this month or the contributions of those it honors in vain. For those who are currently making history and for those that will expound on this growing legacy in the future, I thank you.
Take a brief look at the History of African Americans and Black History Month in this video.
Semone is a Senior at Howard University and a current Sodexo Ambassador. She has been interning for Sodexo at Rollins College in Florida for the past two summers and is looking forward to graduating in May!
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