The CHIEF February 2021

Black History Month By Callie Dalton

As we enter February we earnestly invite the recognition of Black History Month here at PTHS. This month is dedicated to the achievements and accomplishments of African American men and women who have fought for the amelioration of racial equality in America. Despite hatred and prejudice, these figures continued to advocate for human rights. While recognizing these activists’ diligence in our school, we must also understand that still in 2021 the fight for equal rights is not a figment of the past. It would be remiss to deny that it is easy to fall into complacency when discrimination is not right in front of you. Perhaps instead of celebrating a Black History Month that ends on March 1st, we should make it an inspiring motivator that lasts throughout the year. Black history is still being made, and we in Pontiac must be sure to lift and support the movement in any way we can. “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek” -Barack Obama.