Farewell to Black History Month

Today is the last day of Black History Month. Unfortunately my children did not have a lot of activities at school that honored BHM. I plan to do something with them today. They learn about the basics, Martin Luther King, Frederick Douglas, Rosa Parks, etc... But there were so many AA that have contributed so much to this world. Charles Drew-performed the first open heart surgery. Garret Morgan-invented the stop light. Madam C.J. Walker-first black female millionaire, revolutionized black hair care. George Washington Carver-made many peanut inventions, including peanut butter and peanut oil. It's amazing how much we have contributed to this world.

I am going to get on a committee next year to plan a program in honor of Black History Month. History is very important! When I was a child, the only person we learned about was Martin Luther King, and that we were once slaves. My 5th grade teacher Mrs. Maebane, was the first to introduce me to black history. She told me if you don't know where you came from, you will never know where you are going and that is so true.

So, today I will collect my reports from my children. I had had them draw out of a hat, some infuential African American, from both present and the past. My oldest had to do a 3 page report, my 9 year old a two page report, and my 6 year old, an oral report. They even have a skit planned!! This should be so much fun. My oldest child is so creative. I think its on Rosa Parks, but not sure.

I am going to cook a big dinner (Soul Food, of course lol) and my parents are going to come over and talk to the children about how things were different when they grew up and how far we have come and the importance of education, so that should be interesting. Who knows what the heck will come out of my dad's mouth...lol

Should be fun. Gotta go! I have to go clean GREENS! What fun. I am cooking Collard Greens, Candied yams, Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Ham, and Corned Bread......
My mom is coming over later to help out.

Dana