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When February came to a close we wrapped up the official – if one goes by the calendar and Presidential Proclamations – Black History Month.
I, for one, love that over my lifetime the month has evolved. February continues to be about celebrating the achievements of Black Americans as we recognize individuals; ordinary folks and those a bit more well-known. More importantly though, we now use the month to propel conversations about the work that still needs to be done in areas such as voting rights and ensuring equal access to the voting box, infrastructure issues (Flint! Jackson!) and