The community of Rochester is a good example of African American Authors coming together in support of each other as they pursue opportunities in literature. Together we stand, divided we fall is a well known phrase and this community is an example of power through unity. The time has come for all of us to unite and support each other as we pursue our goals.
Here’s a roundtable discussion regarding the unification of the Rochester literature community.
Albert Earl Jr.
The Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, adopted in 1870, stipulates: “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.”
as Forest Whitaker so eloquently put it, most black American families grew up with a picture of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in their
household and although we have come a long way in attaining equal rights we still have a long way to go to truly be treated as equals.
While bridging the generations we must not forget that segregation was not that long ago and the freedoms & rights we enjoy today are because of
the sacrifices our relatives endured before us.
Today we honour Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for having his
vision of equality for all people and the courage to stand up even in the face of violence towards him and his family.
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