Presidents' Day and Black History Month


The juxtaposition of Presidents' Day and Black History Month (my Two For 2022 for today) has me thinking on the 52nd day of 2022.  Presidents' Day celebrates some of the major influences in the creation of the USA as we know it.  However, on 2/21/2022, I am also reflecting on how some of these men who participated in the creation of our Nation also participated in the creation of some of the norms and laws that have kept people of color from experiencing the same life that was projected in "that perfect union."  And, not that we need to minimize the achievements of our founding fathers, but we should view them in context of how we see things in today's world, and we should strive to right the wrongs and bring us closer to equality and opportunity for all.  And that all really means all.  Not sure if my words are making sense, but I know that, in my heart, I see what needs to be done and hope that I can strive to be part of the solution, and not continue to perpetuate the issues and problems.

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