Most of us are familiar with the significance of the month of February as it pertains to Melanoid people, yet very few are aware of the importance of the month of August. In an informative story featured on Black August, there are several items that are highlighted which cover the importance of the eighth month of the year in regards to Melanoid people. Events such as the birth of Marcus Mosiah Garvey, the Nat Turner-led slave uprising, and the March on Washington all occurred in the month of August.

With the month of August now in its early days, let us identify, study, and draw from the same revolutionary energy that has historically permeated this month by standing on the shoulders of the Black Giants who proceeded us. While it has already been mentioned that the month of August holds much importance for Black Society, it can also be noted that the month of August–like the rest of the year–gives us the reminder to never forget the greatness of our people regardless of the time of year, and how it can be replicated for future generations to be inspired by. Why wait until February to celebrate us? There is an ample amount of Black Excellence to be commemorated all year long, and in this case, let us start off the month of August right.

B. Clark