3eBHM Highlights

"Black History month is a time to pay homage to our great ancestors, their lifelong struggles, and influence on the liberties we have obtained."  Olinda Ricard

Recognizing Innovations: 

Acknowledging Contributions:
"I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves." Harriet Tubman - American abolitionist and social activist. After escaping slavery, Tubman made some 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including her family and friends, using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known collectively as the Underground Railroad. (Wikipedia)

Activist Rosa Parks campaigned to bring about political and social change through peaceful protest that inspired the Montgomery Bus Boycott https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_Parks

Honoring Excellence:
John Henry's story illustrates strength and determination. (Animated short on multiple platforms.)

"Black History is American History." 
Morgan Freeman - Academy Award-winning actor, producer, director, narrator known for being distinctive: having excellence that sets someone apart from others (Wikipedia and Google). 





 

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