Celebrating Black History Month & a bit of who I am & where I come from!!
The month of February provides an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the positive and significant aspects of Black History and Culture.
Its a time to rejoice and reminisce of how far the black race became to be as equal individuals in our society..
Black history month means a lot to me because I'm the 4th generation granddaughter of Josiah Henson who was the first black man on a Canadian Stamp. He was a slave and escaped slavery into Canada and he also helped free thousands of slaves thru the Underground Railroad alongside Aunt Harriet Tubman (Goddess of Liberty) . He's met the Queen and Presidents. He was also honoured by the government of Canada in 1999, and was erected a plaque designating Josiah Henson as a Canadian of National Historical Significance.
I'm also the third generation niece of Matthew Henson who discovered the North Pole along side Robert E. Peary. Matthew Henson is Josiah Henson's great-grand nephew.
All my ancestors are a big part of black history! Harriet Tubman was called the 'Black Moses' and graced St. Catharine's with her presence for years. Every year in the second weekend of August in St. Catharine's we celebrate our family picnic ("FREEDOM SEEKERS") which has been going on for over 100 years.
I'm so proud to have a family of such historical significance. Black history month is a month that reflects my life and family for many years and many more to come!!
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH.
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