 Health & Nutrition
Thoughts on
Aging
Black History Month and You: February 2011
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Audio/Video Script:
Dr. LaVona Traywick
Assistant Professor - Gerontology
[Announcer] Welcome to Thoughts on Aging with Dr. LaVona Traywick,
Assistant Professor of Gerontology with the University of Arkansas Division of
Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service.
[Dr. LaVona Traywick] To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people
of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black
History Week. The first celebration occurred on February 12, 1926.
For many years,
the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with
the birthdays of editor Frederick Douglass and President Abraham
Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation's bicentennial, the week was expanded
into Black History Month.
Just as American’s take time in February to celebrate contributions made to
our country, why not use this month to take time and reflect on the people who
made contributions to your successes life? Whether big - like sending you to
college, or small - teaching you to tie your shoes - try taking the time this month
to commemorate and celebrate someone you know.
[Announcer] Thank you for listening to Thoughts on Aging with Dr. LaVona
Traywick. To learn more about this and other topics, contact your local county
Cooperative
Extension Service office.
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