Regina Hall As we enter Black History Month, I reflect on the varied meanings it has held for me throughout the many stages of my life.
When I was young, it felt like an obligatory time of homework and essays about Black historical figures. As I matured, it began to hold a great sense of pride for what my ancestors not only endured but survived.
Today, for me, it represents celebration. A beautiful time to rejoice and show deep gratitude for all the accomplishments, discoveries and steadfast determination of the African diaspora.One cannot begin to celebrate the meaning and importance of Black History Month without acknowledging the significance of its founder, Dr.
Carter G. Woodson. Woodson, known to many as the father of Black his- tory, fervently believed that Black people should be proud of their heritage and that all Americans should recognize the largely dis- regarded achievements and contributions of Black people.Woodson, born in New Canton, Va., in 1875, was the fourth of seven children of formerly enslaved and illiterate parents.
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