Learning the unfiltered history of our Nation can leave one feeling…..so many things. I have seen my husband be the center of discussions around diversity, inclusion and corporate commitment to creating more opportunities for co-workers of color, but these discussions have infuriated and exhausted him simultaneously. The redundant phrase of reform is disheartening because our country has been in a stagnant phase of reform for centuries. 

Hope springs eternal because at least we have younger generations that are more focused on fairness and justice for all. We the People have the Power. Black history is the the glue of our collective history because the contributions and sacrifices are infinite. Celebrating this culture and beauty of spirit influences our present and is shaping our future. 

I have virtually attended Alicia Keyes Soul Lounge recently and this is a woman dedicated to raising our consciousness and spreading kindness in every community. Her soulful voice and open heart are gracious gifts that just make you feel so good. 

Megan Thee Stallion is another woman I am in awe of. She shared her commitment to complete her degree in Health Administration and her goal to open an Assisted Living facility in her home state of Texas. Talk about a WAP (Woman About Power). Doing this while holding top spots on the music charts. She is the definition of Women Empowerment!

Stacey Abrams, I Love You! Georgian goddess who won’t back down. Her grassroots efforts  www.FairFight.com registered so many voters that it turned the state blue. I aspire to bring people together through truth and conviction the way Ms. Abrams does. 

In my own life I have my mother-in-law who is the embodiment of a strong black woman. She is a fierce mother of seven, a force in the kitchen feeding souls and stomachs and a creative grandmother who is affectionately called Mamone. 

My husband continues to shine through his skin and be a friend and ally to many. He is just Mo, and his soul is a light like no other. He is our Heartbeat Dad\\\\\ When he smiles, we all smile. Whether it’s making breakfast, working long hours at our kitchen table, helping with zoom school, He shows us LOVE in all he does. Just the warmth of his embrace can make anything better.

Honoring Black History is an offering to the people of the past that have paved the way for all of us.