Archmere Voices: What does Black History Month mean to me?

Jihan Bailey ‘22, Staff Reporter

To me, Black History Month is a time for the black community as a whole to celebrate how far we have come as a race. It’s a time to appreciate our ancestors and be thankful that we are where we are today.

Instead of focusing on how much more we have to do in order to become greater, we take a moment to think about how our ancestors could only dream of being where we are in society today.

When I feel discouraged by racial issues, my Mom always tells me, “you are living your ancestor’s dreams. They could only dream of having the same opportunities as you.” This makes me grateful for the life I live and the society I have grown up in because it could be far worse. My background and my race’s backstory make me who I am today, and I am determined not to let my ancestor’s hard work go in vain.