Thoughts during Black History Month

SYBIL TAYLOR Artist/Vendor

Our great leaders and achievers made a difference for this country This month, we celebrate everyone who made the freedom that Black people earned through war and the battlefield. The chains slaves carried years ago, the people who were lynched and hung by trees. Black people were whipped, working in the hot sun in the cotton field. They were owned by slave masters and were taken away from their families and sold and bought by whites. Some Black people were used as housemaids. There was hate and segregation. We could not attend the same schools, restaurants, bathrooms or clubs. Black people suffered to get jobs and just had a hard time. As time went on there was a change in this country — we began to love each other and later we became integrated. A change did come. As Martin Luther King said, “I have a dream.” February is also a month of sadness — my Father passed away on Feb. 20, 2015, and my sister-in-law Tracey passed away on Feb. 15, 2020. My father passed from colon cancer and Tracey passed away from bleeding to death by removing the bandage off her arm from dialysis. Two loved ones have gone to glory to be with the Lord. They've gone up yonder to be with all of our loved ones, to have internal peace and enjoy beautiful days — a cool fresh breeze, lots of good food and beautiful music all day long. No sickness, just good health and peaceful rest. With flowers and birds that sing all day. The good life, no sorrow, no pain, no worries about violence. Sweet-smelling frankincense and myrrh. I miss them

Both two angels. Gone but missed. I love you, Dad and Tracey. You'll be at peace.

Playlist songs:

A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke

We Shall Overcome by Mahalia Jackson

God Is My Friend by Marvin Gaye

His Eye Is On The Sparrow by Marvin Gaye