Category: Black History Month

What “Black” Isn’t; What “Black” Is

Matt Talford

This original piece (by none other than myself—apologies for being redundant there), in my opinion, should be a topic of discussion at the dinner table in every (so-called) African-American home this February and beyond. The piece begs the questions: Who were they? Who are we? Who am I? Please enjoy and as always, leave your comments in the comments section below. –MT Matt D. Talford is a writer, narrator, and author of three books: “Stuck In An Elevator” – a fictitious tale of passion and self-discovery; “Captain’s Mate: A Practical…

Origin of Black History Month

Matt Talford

  Okay, so today is the last day of the month of February, which also means it is the last day of Black History Month. I began the month with good intentions (to post regular Black History facts), but in the now famous words of former heavyweight boxing champ, “Iron” Mike Tyson, “Everybody has a plan until they get hit.” – LOL My hit came in the form of being busy with a load of work tasks, so I didn’t get to do the research and posting of information that…