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As we roll through March, it’s easy to think about spring, Women’s History Month, and the countdown to summer. But let’s not forget: Black history doesn’t clock out after February.
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This month marks the anniversary of Selma’s Bloody Sunday (March 7, 1965), when John Lewis and hundreds of others crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge — and were met with batons and tear gas. That day wasn’t just a turning point for the Voting Rights Act — it was a reminder that progress doesn’t come politely.
March also gave us the birth of Dorothy Height (March 24, 1912), the “godmother” of the Civil Rights Movement. She fought for Black women when the cameras weren’t rolling — and made sure we stayed in the room, even when the seats weren’t offered.
Black history isn’t seasonal — it’s foundational. So as the months change, let’s keep remembering, learning, and pushing forward.
Until next time,
Gio