I don't think I need to explain how much I like Drum & Bugle Corps (or Marching Band, in general). How does this tie into Black History Month? An article from 2007, from Drum Corps International (DCI). I haven't been able to find info or stats on the percentage of black marchers and Drum Majors … Continue reading Black History Month: Facts #4
There are many people, places, and accomplishments to celebrate for BHM. However, there were many people, places, and incidents that involved racism and violence (on us). One of those was the Tulsa Massacre of 1921: The Burning of 'Black Wall Street'. The short version: the district of Greenwood, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was one of the most … Continue reading Black History Month: Facts #3
“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. Texas Western: 1966 NCAA Champions You sometimes get the "David vs. Goliath" match-up in sports: the scrappy underdog, with almost zero chance to win, versus the powerhouse favorite, who's a near-lock … Continue reading Black History Month: Facts, #2
February is 'Black History Month' in the United States. Over the last 10-12 years, whether it was the rise of profiling and arresting/assaulting of black people by the police (especially black men) or the near-daily occurrence of someone having a racial "slip of the tongue" in the media or on social media (starting with the … Continue reading Black History Month: Facts, #1
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