Black History

The past helps shape the future. As we look back over the years we see all the pioneers for us to have the freedom and rights that we enjoy now.

For Black History Month it is important to not only celebrate all the great achievements of African Americans but also to make declarations to live to honor them plus keep the dreams going to overcome even more barriers.

Some things we can do as writers are to:

One of the most amazing things about our ancestors is that they dreamed big. In this Black History Month expand your thoughts, give thanks and declare something great to give back to the community.

Carla Thorpe is the author of commentary works, poems and short stories. Her work can be seen in Stylistic Newspaper, Brown Gurl Online Magazine and other online publications. Carla is currently working on her first book titled “Her Own” due to publish in 2010. She resides in Northern Virginia not too far from her hometown Capitol Heights, Maryland.