Tag: Black History

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BHM: “As We Celebrate Our Own”

The ReadyWriter

February is black history month and we’ve decided to do something a little different this year. Instead of recognizing those African-American pioneers who are dead, we are going to recognize those whom “we know” are alive.

Pioneers are a people, person or a group of people who are the first to lead or develop something new. So this month to commemorate black history month, every Monday or Friday, I will be highlighting those individuals who have accomplished great things as African-American pioneers.

I want to especially acknowledge those loyal “CEO blog readers” out there that are entrepreneurs, who are pioneering their way to the top in their fields of expertise. I will highlight your business here on this blog if you can present your business to me in a reputable and professional fashion.

Just send us an email at: ceoblog@optonline.net

Let’s celebrate each other as we acknowledge ‘a history’ so rich with talent and full with potential.

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“He Was For Freedom, Peace And Equality”

The ReadyWriter

Today commemorates the birthday of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

President Ronald Reagan signed the bill establishing the third Monday in January as the Martin Luther King National Holiday on Nov. 3, 1983. The first observance was Jan. 20, 1986; that year, 17 states also had official King holidays, including Illinois, which recognized King with a holiday in 1973, the first state to do so.

Today, the King holiday also is observed in more than 100 countries, according to The King Center.

In 1994, the meaning of King’s holiday shifted, as Coretta Scott King called for less of an emphasis on his life and more of a focus on his legacy. The mission was expanded to include volunteerism, interracial cooperation and youth anti-violence initiatives.

Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy was for freedom, peace and equality. In an excerpt from his famous “I Have A Dream Speech” Dr. King said:

“Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksand of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood. Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God’s children.”

“Let freedom ring. And when this happens, and when we allow freedom to ring—when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children—black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics—will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual: “Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!”

What will you do today in honor of Dr. King’s memory?

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“The Black National Anthem”

The ReadyWriter

The video is beautiful…

Thanks to loyal Ceo Blog Reader Wylene Ward for the video. 🙂

Order your copy today for a donation of $12.00. This video of the ‘ Negro National Anthem’ was originally screened at the historic African-American Church Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC on January 18th, 2009. Many of the esteemed individuals featured in this video in attendance and we presented with the ‘ Keepers of the Flame’ award for the monumental contributions to social justice.

This version of the song was performed by the Grace Baptist Church Cathedral Choir, conducted by Derrick James. The video was produced and donated by Ascender Communications, LLC (www.ascender-c.com) at the request of The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

This version of the song was performed by the Grace Baptist Church Cathedral Choir, conducted by Derrick James. The video was produced and donated by Ascender Communications, LLC (www.ascender-c.com) at the request of The Balm In Gilead, Inc.