Obama once said, “It was in my father’s image, the black man, son of Africa, that I’d packed all the attributes I sought in myself, the attributes of Martin and Malcolm, Dubois and Mandela.”
As a father, it is in my image, a Black man, a father of black sons, that I walk in my truth. The truth of my people. It’s the truth and history of many great men and women of African descent. As a black man and father, I must pack many of these great attributes into myself, so my son sees me walking in the pride of the History of the African American people. It is my responsibility as a father to teach my sons not just the history of our people but to be proud of our history. I am proud of where we as a people have come. And yes, there is so much more to come. Black History is 365 days a year for me and my house, but Black History Month allows me to celebrate my pride publicly. It is my hope that as we celebrate this month, we celebrate inclusively.
– Oshaun Curinton Read more
Black History Month to me is a time to celebrate and highlight the many accomplishments we have achieved. February reminds us of the great impacts which shaped black culture. I am extremely grateful to ALL of those who have paved the way before me, to open doors for opportunities and advancement in this world. It gives me the courage to push myself and my son to achieve all his dreams his heart desires and accomplish all he wants to in life.
