The Origin of Black History Month and Why It Matters

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February 8, 2021 a project of ServiceSpace If one really wishes to know how justice is administered in a country, one does not question the policemen, the lawyers, the judges, or the protected members of the middle class. One goes to the unprotected--those, precisely, who need the law's protection most!--and listens to their testimony. - James Baldwin - The Origin of Black History Month and Why It Matters "The question that faces us today is whether or not Black History Month is still relevant. Is it still a vehicle for change? Or has it simply become one more school assignment that has limited meaning for children? Has Black History Month become a time when television and the media stack their Black material? Or is it a useful concept whose goals have been achieved?" Lonnie G. Bunch III explores the genesis of Black History Month and its relevance in today's world. { read more } Be The Change In the spirit of Baldwin's words, make time to listen to someone's testimony this week. Notice what it brings up for you. Share your reflections with a friend or family member. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 111 Trees Why Singing in a Choir Makes You Happier On Being Alone A Tribute to Mary Oliver Three Methods for Working with Chaos The Understory: Life Beneath the Forest Floor One Love A Pandemic Poem-Prayer DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 245,393 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More