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Black History month: firsts

2/9/2023

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February is Black History Month - an opportunity for us to reflect on the profound impact that Black Americans have had on our country and the progress that has been made toward equity and equality over the past years and decades. But, as we take the time to remember all that has been done we cannot ignore what more we have to do. Every day offers us the opportunity in a multitude of ways to recognize the work that remains. One such reminder exists in moments that seem like positives but are in fact demonstrations of yawning gaps - firsts. 
Watch the news and you’ll see throughout the year moments where Black Americans are making history by becoming the first Black governor or mayor in their state or city, the first Black American to win a specific award or hold a certain position and so on. This weekend, in fact, the NFL grants us another first. It is the first time that two Black quarterbacks will face each other in the Super Bowl - the first in 57 years, the first when more than 50% of NFL players are people of color. How is this possible? 
It is possible because there is still so much progress to be made. Disparity and inequity persist. And so this Black History Month as you reflect, remember and learn, don’t forget to look forward to our country’s present and hoped for future. Then get to work. There’s much to be done.

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