It is that time of year again.

The one time in our year, where a selection of american institutions and individuals recognize the struggles of African Americans. I am sometimes all too bothered that Black History month becomes some sort of way of recognizing a struggle that is over, that to quote a line "we (have) overcome". Do not be fooled though, Black History month should be seen as quite the opposite, a small portion of the year where we recognizes the struggles of the past, present, and future, of raising equality and justice in America and around the world, not just for African Americans, but for all people of Africana descent and furthermore all those who face similar struggle. I recommend spending some time perhaps just a few minutes, listening to some of the voices of this struggle as a small token of recognizing this special month. Here is a short clip of the late great Malcom X describing the importance of nationalism I found on youtube, a good starting point.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO6Co8v2XjY