Black History Archives

Peace, Love, and Dreams

January 16, 2017 by captaincreed

The ideas of peace, love, hard work, and understanding are core elements of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. And on a day that we recognize not only the man, but the impact that he had on us as a country, I think it is important to reflect on some of his words. … Read more

Finding Melody in History

December 12, 2016November 29, 2016 by captaincreed

History has a song and sometimes it takes awhile for us to recognize its Melody. I’ve mentioned before that my mother integrated a school, and how I had the opportunity to visit the land that my ancestors worked as slaves, but those stories (and many others like them) can be difficult at times to convey … Read more