Political Quotes

“in 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson designated the second week of February as ``Negro History Week,'' an opportunity for America to recognize the achievements and contributions made by African Americans. As a result of promoting our Nation's history of diversity, and advancing tolerance and civil rights, this week was extended into a month in 1976. Today, Black History Month serves as more than just a reminder of African American culture. It serves as a reminder of how far America has come in the areas of tolerance, civil rights, and diversity and far we have yet to go. Black History Month conjures up familiar heroes for all of us: Rosa Parks and her legendary defiance; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his historic leadership; Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and his equitable judgment. There are also inventors and physicians who may be less familiar to some of us: Granville Woods, who was granted more than 60 patents for inventions including steam-driven engines and a telephone transmitter; and Dr. Charles Drew, a medical professor at Howard University who, among other things, developed a way to extend the storage life of blood from two days to 1 week.”