Black History Month Reading Event

As we all know Black History month has come and gone which brings us to the update and remembrances of the Historical Reading that were given on behalf of Multi Cultural Affairs lead by Mrs. Kegler. This event was a celebration of the readings of African American Literature. It highlighted the intelligent, strength and courage of the African American people. Some of the readings were as followed: China Williams: Tinea It speaks of becoming someone and tired of the mistreatment of the African American people. Professor Simon: read from “I have a Dream “1963 It is a well-written and elegant speech that focused on the Right of Life, liberty, and happiness. A lot of passion and emotion went into the readings. Chair of Nursing Department Garre H. Moran: Read about several extraordinary Black African American inventions. One of which is the three-way traffic light. Miss Keglar: read a passage from Gregory Howard Williams:”Life on the colored Line”: About a white boy that discovered he was black. Student and on looker Christy Sunday stated, “the well organized reading was a very passionate and moving experience. It was a people thing not a race thing, with important impact on all races.” She continues to rave, “The reading about the President of UC was so moving about how his grandma was mistreated because they were black.” Student and on looker Kara Sunday also noted that, “It was a celebration of humans freedom and determination to be their own master.” She goes on by noting that, “it was a celebration of humankind as everyone comes together to fight for and celebrate human freedom.” As we move forward into the month of March let us remember the impact that our African American History has made in everyone’s life and be proud that we now have freedom to walk together as one human race. In saying that I would also like to put out there a few inventions that are luxuries of today that were created by Black Inventors so that when we use them we can just remember the contribution that we so often forget. Player Piano, Joseph Dickinson Air Conditioning Unit, Frederick M. Jones Elevator, Alexander Miles Cellular Phone, Henry Sampson Motor, J. Gregory Bicycle Frame, Issac R. Johnson Guitar, Robert Flemming Jr. Roller Coaster, Granville T. Woods To name a few of my favorite’s even medicine, chess and the whole alphabet were created by Africans. So let’s remember these contributions as we move forward in our everyday life and think about what our lives would be without them.