The website AfricanAmericanHistoryMonth.gov describes this time of year as a time for paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.
I believe this year, more than ever before, other races are honoring those efforts as well, especially after witnessing the atrocities of 2020.
However, that doesn’t mean those of lighter skin color don’t stumble in their efforts to be allies to the Black community. A friend of mine was in a panic last week after signing up for a Valentine’s Day event for her and her husband.
Touted as a “Black bourbon” event, she assumed that meant they’d be tasting some new black-label offerings and was enthusiastic about going.
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