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Hello everyone, this month we are going to be talking about two topics that are related to empowerment. Which is, Black History Month that we recognized in February and Women’s History Month that we celebrate this month. We want to bring to light how far we have come as a nation and community.
Some of you who may not know what Black History Month and Women’s History Month are about, they are about Civil Rights leaders trying to make the world a better place. For example, Martin Luther King Jr. was a Civil Rights activist and he led one of the biggest marches in history. The “I Have a Dream Speech” was a very important focal point in how the world began to change. Martin Luther King Jr. wanted people of color to have the same rights as white people. He helped people of color start voting as well. He was a leader, and showed other people how to fight peacefully for change. He could’ve led a normal life but he thought it was important to fight for change, and gave up his life to help people understand.
When it comes to Women’s History Month there are a bunch of women that played a big role in history. Such as Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, and Harriet Tubman. For those of you who may not know, Rosa Parks was the one who thought it was unfair for white people to sit in the front of the bus, while black people were told to sit in the back of the bus. She decided to start a boycott in hopes to bring about equal rights. These women sacrificed their lives to bring equal rights to the forefront. I feel inspired by these women, but who wouldn’t?
In society because of the way I look, I might be taken advantage of. For example, whenever I see non-accessible streets I am reminded by these women and their work. Everything should be accessible for everyone. It’s important to appreciate what these women fought for, and what they went through to get to where we are today.
- Kamisha
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