It's About More Than Just One Man
Today we celebrate the notable accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr. In my mind it is also the day that is the gateway to soon usher us into National Negro Heritage Week, The Expanded Edition better known as Black History Month. Basically, the holidays are over let's begin the year anew and quickly throw out some stuff about black folks so that we can get on with our lives season. At least this is exactly how it felt as a middle school teacher of English and Social Studies. In my teaching experience I have often been disheartened at the realization that when it comes to the accomplishments of African Americans or historic Africans, casting a wider net, our children come up with very few names. Most times Martin Luther King is always on the tip of their tongues and fast after there will be Michael Jordan, sometimes Jackson and then Lebron James. What further is disheartening is that when I prepare for the commemorative da...