Open Mic for Black History Month and African American history of standing up for change
It was great to celebrate Black History Month and African American history of standing up for change at the invitation of the Cheverly Women's Club at the American Legion on February 12th, 2017 At the diverse group of the gathering of people, there were many activities. There were arts paintings and exhibition depicting the history and culture of African American History, African music band and lots of food. Participants read from Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a dream’ speech to re-invoke the spirit of African American Civil Rights Movement, and the fight and struggles for justice, and the story of the Black History month from as far back as 1915. During Open Mic, participants read poems, shared personal experiences, prayed and spoke passionately of hope for a country that will embrace all and sundry regardless of race, religion or background, and continue to serve as a shiny example to the world. The diverse speakers spoke out against racis...