In honor of Black History Month, known also as African-American History Month in America. Everyday we will have a study on History and God's love.
In the 21st century, many Americans question the need for Black History Month. Some argue that black history should be celebrated year-round, as it’s no different from American history generally. Others resent the month because they feel it singles out African Americans in ways that other racial groups are not. In fact, cultural observance months for Latinos, Native Americans and Asian Americans take place every year as well, and have for years. Harvard-educated historian Carter G. Woodson did not spearhead a time of year to recognize the achievements of blacks to exclude others but because the history books of his era largely ignored the contributions people of color made to U.S. Society. Reflecting on the origin of Black History Month will help naysayers clear up misconceptions about its founding and purpose. For years, African Americans have jokingly questioned the fact that Black History Month takes place in the shortest month of the year. The decision to celebrate African-American history in February was not an attempt to shortchange blacks but arrived at because one week in that month encompasses the birthdays of both Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln, which fell on the 14th and the 12th, respectively.Woodson died in 1950, but Negro History Week celebrations showed no signs of slowing down. By then several city mayors recognized the week. To boot, the burgeoning civil rights movement helped bolster interest in black life and the role African Americans played in making the U.S. the world superpower it is today. Given this, by the time the nation celebrated its bicentennial in 1976, the federal government decided to turn Negro History Week into Black History Month. Teachers give lessons to students about important African-American historical figures such as Harriet Tubman and the Tuskegee Airmen. Bookstores highlight the works of black poets and writers. Some people view the month as a time to reflect on slavery, the civil rights movement, the black power movement and the best ways to lift up the African-American community today.
The message for the beloved Children of God - Celebrating Life !
The Bible gives us reason to rejoice. We rejoice because God showed his love and grace to us. We have reason to celebrate because God is in control. Faith in Christ is the foundation for joy and hope in life. Jesus' life on earth, his death and resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith.This faith is not based on the state of our emotion, but who do you believe? Read Psalm 150:1-6, Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp. Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs. Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord. Heavenly Father, we praise your Holy Name. Thank you Lord for your word. Amen !
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