Monday, February 17, 2025

Celebrating Black Heritage Resource Groups

I am celebrating Black Heritage Resource Groups this week as I continue to resist the Anti-DEC Movement within the US.

I was saddened to see that the DOD and several government agencies have recently disbanded resource groups showcasing various ethnic or other groups. Many people think we don't need this group as everyone should be treated equally. Well, I think that is nonsense, as most people tend to socialize with people like them. These groups allow people to see things that they may not encounter in their daily lives. They help bring other people's points of view into personal focus.

For example, In 1994, while I was stationed at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, one of my fellow airmen (Daniel Skurka) decided to join the Black Heritage Committee for the DR. Martin Luther King JR. Celebration. He said it was eye-opening and quite an experience, so I joined the group with him. It should be noted that Both Daniel and I are white Americans. Daniel and I took on any role they needed us to do to ensure that the celebration was a success.  I even wrote an article for the base newspaper on Dr King's work and ideas.

I enjoyed the experience so much that I have always tried to join those groups when available.

During my UPS Career, I was fortunate to work with quite a few of these groups, which allowed me to meet and interact with people outside of my social Spectrum while continuing to learn about other cultures.  

I want to leave you with this comment. It's incredible what people can accomplish when we work together for the good of all.