Commentary: Black History Month is a clarion call to remember
Fonda Williams
We are all aware that Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.
Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history. With that being said, one would have to ask the question as to why is Black History Month only celebrated in February, the shortest month of the year?
CANTON Chris Smith believes in Christmas miracles.
When concerns arose that Community Partners might have to cancel its annual Unforgettable Christmas giveaway due to the pandemic, Smith said she started to pray.
The result: Sunny, 55-degree weather in the middle of December, enabling the event to be held outside at the Edward L. Peel Coleman Center at 1400 Sherrick Road SE.
The giveaway was a public-private effort that included free toys, hats, gloves, scarves, coats, food, 800 Pro Football Hall of Fame visitor passes, and other goodies. It s turned out beautifully, Smith said. The Lord heard our prayers; no rain, no snow, no cold.