Many African Americans helped pave the way for us all. <br />Dr. Martin Luther King fought for equal rights and was assassinated though, his legacy went on and to this day is still standing tall. <br />There were some strong women as well. <br />Such as Mrs. Harriet Tubman, who helped many slaves escape through the underground railroad, so there were many stories to tell. <br />Mrs. Rosa Parks became known as the first black not to give up her seat and get arrested for it, she too played a great role. <br />There were several talented blacks who could sing, dance, act, and some great writers, which is how their stories were told. <br />Langston Hughes wrote poetry of all types some of which many could relate. <br />Then there were creative women such as Madame C.J. Walker, who invented the pressing comb which some still use to get those naps straight. <br />We as blacks have and still are making history everyday. <br />With our strong black president Barack Obama, we're striving for the top, not worried what others say. <br />So with God on our side there's nothing we won't do or try. <br />Known as great achievers, our fighting spirits will never die.<br /><br />Shondrika Anderson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/bits-of-african-american-history/
