Celebrating The Legacy- Carter G Woodson

To celebrate the legacy is to celebrate the individual and the harvest of the seeds the individual has sown. I transitioned from an HBCU (Historically Black College and University) where black history was every day to a PWI (Predominately White Institution) where every holiday was celebrated, but when it came to February, it was pretty silent. I understood the importance of not just celebrating history but being the seed that blossoms into all that my ancestors dreamed of.

Dr. Carter G. Woodson is the legacy that we celebrate. He was a force to be reckoned with; he challenged the status quo and forced people to THINK and think strategically for themselves. He spent his life work studying and educating others about African American experience. According to history.com, "Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in U.S. history. The event grew out of "Negro History Week," the brainchild of noted historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans."

Dr. Carter G. Woodson, aka "The Father of Black History," left his legacy behind for us to celebrate not just during February but any and every month throughout the year.

Allow me to ask you, King |Allow me to ask you, Queen.

What's your story?

How are you making history?

You can make history within your family, your career, and the communities you serve. Do not underestimate the impact you have on others.

As we go through February, I would like to challenge you to think about your legacy, what you have done, and who you have changed. Lastly, think about the people who went before you and sacrificed for you to enjoy today's luxuries.

Dr. Carter G. Woodson worked to bring the history that others are striving to erase. We are our forefathers' wildest dreams and imaginations. We are MAGIC.

I am ready to act if I can find brave men to help me- Dr. Carter G. Woodson.

Learn more about the legacy of the Father of Black History with the links below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j5iUgg1MDI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnjVOF-_lcM

Previous Comments:

Emerald:

Love this article, T'edra! I'm leaving a legacy by teaching my children about entrepreneurship and how to think creatively to become self sufficient. I believe it's imperative to teach our children to think independently, so they don't feel they have to stay in situations where they are not valued.

Ed:

I feel leaving a legacy is an lost art. We seem to live in a selfish society where one takes care of themselves and leaves the next generation to figure it out on their own. It was a time where our religious beliefs, family history, education, trades were past down to the next generation leaving a template for a sound foundation, pride, and a chance to make it in society. Legacy's now of days are a life insurance policy (If they have one) for siblings to fight over when they die. No strong religious beliefs, no family history some do not know who they are related to past their grandparents and that's only because they are the ones that is raising them. It was a time where you had to go to church, you may not have understood everything but you were being developed by being in the choir, plays, speeches and community service. Father's and mother's past on their education, trades, carpentry, plumbing, sewing, piano lessons, etc.. you had to know how to stand on your on and had to pass your trades on to the next person. If you asked someone today are you considering an HBCU? They probably will not know what that means. I know this saying has been worn out but it is so relevant (We must wake up!). Carter G. Woodson knew the formula and the importance of religion, history and leaving a great legacy. Let's stop trying to reinvent the wheel and use the template that has been proven time and time again. Let's leave a legacy of God, history, family, education, trades, and a monetary kickstart for the next generation.

February 3, 2019