Tag: civil rights

The Legacy of our Brothers and Sisters

President Gerald Ford officially recognized February as Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” I lived during the era of despicable racism and marginalization against Black Americans. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “dream”…

By Donna Wuerch Noble February 2, 2023 Off

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

Happy Martin Luther King Day! I segue from my “word of the day” to this “phrase of the day”. When I think about that greeting, I can’t help but think about the price this man paid to have a day named after him. With a quick google “What does it take to have a Federal…

By Donna Wuerch Noble January 15, 2018 Off