Black History Month

Having a career in the sky makes it a little challenging to be on the ground as often as I would like to in order to stay in touch.  Case and point, we are four days into Black History Month already!  I welcome the day when Black history is taught throughout the year as it is at the core of America’s history. There are several things parents can do to reach and teach their children. Your public library, museum, and local YMCA or YWCA are just a few organizations that will probably be commemorating this important event. Most of these organizations charge a minimal fee, if any.  Of course, the library is usually a free service available to all. In addition, I thought you might also appreciate learning of a few books that are excellent reads for you and your children, and we know the importance of reading, right?  What a great opportunity for bonding and learning together!  A few suggestions for “good reads” are:  “Something Beautiful; Precious and the Boo Hag; Princess Truly and the Hungry Bunny Problems; Monster; Nappy Hair; Salt in his Shoes; and  You Can Do it.”  There are so very many more out there so moms and dads, please do just a little research to find these gems. One of our favorite authors when my son was little was Ezra Jack Keats.  Let me know how you are honoring this meaningful month and I would also love to know what some of your favorite books are. Black History Month is also a perfect time to teach tolerance, learn about differences, and to foster understanding of others.  Happy reading!