Letter From the Editor: The Importance of Remembering History
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Ecclesiastes 1:9 KJV “The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.”
Hello Truth Seekers and Believers,
I know there is a lot of things going on but the world does not revolve around one problem.
There are many people in the world and many have their culture and identity that they are entitled to have.
So I thought, I would express my opinion on why I think we should always have Black History Month and discuss it in schools.
Today, children do a project and report on it before the class. A few pictures are put on the wall and that is it. Regardless, the honor of Black History is justified. Let’s talk about it.
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Every family keeps memories. We keep photos, stories, and traditions because we do not want to forget where we came from.
When we forget our history, we lose part of our identity. The same is true for nations, cultures, and communities.
Today, many people ask why we still have Black History Month. Some feel history should be blended together now that society is more diverse.
But remembering history is not about division. It is about truth, gratitude, and wisdom.
The Bible shows us that remembering is important to God.
Joel 1:3 (KJV)
“Tell ye your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children another generation.”
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History is not just about the past. It shapes how people see the present and how they imagine the future.
When conversations about history become uncomfortable, many people wonder if remembering is still necessary. Yet throughout Scripture, God repeatedly commands His people to remember.
In Luke 22:19, Jesus told His followers to take communion “in remembrance of me.” He knew that without intentional remembrance, even the most life-changing events can fade with time.
In the Old Testament, God commanded the Israelites to celebrate Passover so future generations would never forget their deliverance from slavery.
Memory protects identity and helps people understand how they arrived where they are today.
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This is why history months and cultural remembrance exist. They are not meant to divide people. They are meant to make sure important stories are not lost.
In a nation filled with many cultures and backgrounds, it can feel easier to blend all stories together and move forward quickly. Yet unity does not grow from forgetting.
True unity grows from understanding. When people know each other’s stories, empathy grows. When stories are ignored, misunderstanding grows.
Black History Month developed because many parts of Black history were not widely taught or discussed for generations.
Over time, voices called for space to highlight contributions, struggles, resilience, and progress that shaped the nation.
Remembering these stories is not about blame. It is about gratitude, truth, and learning. Rev. Dr. Martin luther King, Jr.
King helped turn nonviolence into an international strategy for change.
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✔️✔️✔️ The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
Co-founded by Martin Luther King Jr, founded in 1957, the SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference), united churches and community leaders to organize non-violent mass action.
Its mission was to use faith, peaceful protest, voter education, and leadership training to fight injustice.
Global impact:
The SCLC model became a blueprint used by movements around the world, including:
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South Africa’s anti-apartheid movement
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Northern Ireland peace efforts
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Democracy movements in Eastern Europe
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Modern human-rights and social-justice campaigns
King helped turn nonviolence into an international strategy for change.
Martin Luther king headed the teams that made and helped enforced Laws and Changes That Reshaped the World
✔️✔️✔️Civil Rights Act of 1964 — Global Workplace Equality Model. It reshaped hiring practices across the Western world.
This law banned discrimination in:
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employment
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schools
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public spaces
Worldwide impact:
Many countries later created similar anti-discrimination laws inspired by the U.S. civil rights movement.
Modern workplace diversity and equal opportunity laws trace back to this moment.
✔️✔️✔️ Voting Rights Act of 1965 — Global Voting Rights Model
This law protected access to voting and removed discriminatory barriers.
After the Selma marches, this law protected the right to vote.
Impact for ALL Americans:
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Protected African Americans
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Protected women
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Protected language minorities
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Protected poor and rural voters
It removed unfair voting barriers across the country.
Worldwide impact:
It influenced voting rights protections and election reforms in democracies around the world.
International human-rights organizations still reference this law as a model for fair elections.
✔️✔️✔️ Fair Housing Act of 1968 — Global Housing Equality Influence
This law banned discrimination in renting and home buying.
Worldwide impact:
It helped shape modern housing equality laws in multiple nations and became part of broader global human-rights standards.
✔️✔️✔️Economic Justice and Workers’ Rights
Near the end of his life, King focused on poverty and labor rights.
He supported:
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fair wages
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union rights
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safe working conditions
He was in Memphis supporting sanitation workers when he was assassinated.
Worldwide impact:
His message connected civil rights with economic justice, influencing global labor and human-rights movements.
✔️✔️✔️Nobel Peace Prize (1964)
At age 35, he became the youngest recipient at the time.
Global impact:
This recognition made the American civil rights movement an international example of peaceful change. His methods influenced leaders and movements worldwide and continue to shape how people seek justice today.
His work changed not only a nation—but the global understanding of peaceful social change.
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There are many many more, who have contributed that benefited people all over the world. A few are listed below.
I wanted to make my point. I was a small child when Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated, but i still remember.
I remember what is capable, I remember the bravery and how the orgazization and the support was impressive.
I remember his sermons I read from the library, and how the power of God came through his words.
I remember, the freedom I experience that my mother and past relatives before her did not.
His children are still here running things not grandchildren.
Therefore, This was not in 1800’s of slavery. To me, it seemed as if it was just yesterday.
I truley believe that God sends miracles today and enable people today to move civilization forward and move out any strong thing that prohibits it.
Its all through history, the power of God.
Every group of people carries stories of hardship and perseverance. Remembering one group’s history does not take away from another’s.
In fact, honoring history encourages mutual respect , patterns, and understanding across cultures.
Scripture shows that remembrance helps prevent repeating mistakes and helps people appreciate progress.
When we know what others have endured, we gain perspective. When we understand how far society has come, we gain hope.
We also remember so future generations understand both the progress made and the work that still remains.
Honest reflection allows growth. Ignoring history can create confusion and distance instead of unity.
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America continues to grow and change. New cultures arrive, new communities form, and new stories begin.
In a diverse society, it is more important than ever to listen, learn, and respect the experiences of others.
The law is based on the Constitution of the United States that went into effect 1789. United States is the oldest active codified constitution.
The law itself is based on past cases and decisions.
Remembering history is not about living in the past. It is about learning from it so we can move forward together with wisdom, compassion, and gratitude.
When we remember with humility, we build bridges.
When we remember with gratitude, we build unity.
When we remember with hope, we build the future.
Deuteronomy 6:6–9 (KJV)
“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:
And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes.
And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house, and on thy gates.”
May Our Living Hope in Jesus Christ Finds You Faithful,
Editor, Daily Scripture Explained
Here is a list of more African Americans that made a change that affected the world.
A Tribute in Names, Dates, and Ideas
Garrett Morgan, 1923 —
The traffic light that guides the street.
Garrett Morgan, 1914 —
The gas mask helping rescuers breathe.
Daniel Hale Williams, 1893 —
Open-heart surgery saving lives.
Alexander Miles, 1887 —
Elevator doors keeping cities safe.
Jan Ernst Matzeliger, 1883 —
The shoe-lasting machine making shoes affordable.
Frederick McKinley Jones, 1938 —
Refrigerated trucks feeding the world.
Otis Boykin, 1961 —
Pacemaker control unit helping hearts beat strong.
George Washington Carver, early 1900s —
Hundreds of products from peanuts and sweet potatoes.
Sarah Boone, 1892 —
The improved ironing board for modern homes.
Lewis Latimer, 1881 —
Long-lasting carbon filament for the light bulb.
Granville T. Woods, 1887 —
Railway telegraph improving train safety.
Charles Drew, 1940 —
Blood bank systems saving millions of lives.
Lonnie Johnson, 1989 —
The Super Soaker bringing innovation and joy.
Mark Dean, 1981 —
IBM personal computer architecture shaping computing.
Jerry Lawson, 1976 —
The first video game cartridge system.
Marie Van Brittan Brown, 1966 —
Home security system protecting families.
John Standard, 1891 —
Refrigerator improvements preserving food.
Richard Spikes, 1932 —
Automatic gear shift easing driving.
Patricia Bath, 1986 —
Laser cataract surgery restoring sight.
Elijah McCoy, 1872 —
Automatic lubrication for engines and machines.
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