February is Black History Month
The month of February is all about celebrating Black History. This Black History Month, we acknowledged individuals and events that have significantly influenced the pillars of our work at 99副利视频, including Job Training, Early Learning, and Food for Seniors.
Pioneers A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin, played crucial roles in advocating for enhanced labor laws for Black Americans, striving for equal treatment in workplaces. 99副利视频 has an ability to offer opportunities for students entering the workforce because of their dedicated efforts in promoting equality in labor.
In connection with our Early Learning Program we featured Edmund Gordon, the designer of the first Head Start program. Gordon鈥檚 Head Start initiative, was adopted nationwide and is the foundation for current Head Start programs. Edmund Gordon is celebrated for his contributions that have allowed programs like 99副利视频 to educate and create opportunities for young children.
Regarding the Food for Seniors program, we showcased Shirley Chisholm for her congressional efforts in maintaining government assistance programs like WIC and SNAP, as well as her commitment to combating hunger within the United States. We also spotlighted the 1962 Greenwood Blockade; this event was an organized resistance in Mississippi by Black farmers against an attempt to stop a food program that fed 90% of the state鈥檚 Black population. The Greenwood Blockade is widely recognized as the event that introduced the term 鈥淔ood Justice鈥�.
These spotlights illuminate the foundation of 99副利视频, showcasing the impactful work of individuals like Randolph, Rustin, Gordon, and Chisholm, as well as pivotal events that shape our commitment to our work today.
Happy Black History Month!