About America

It was such a joy this morning speaking about Black History at the Bergenfield Public Library.  And why not?  Gathered together was an interested, patient and enthusiastic audience giving wonderful attention to a very favorite subject of mine – Black Star Girl and the history woven throughout the memoir.  Afterwards, I met a number of the attendees. Yes it was fun, and I was assured, informative.   Thanks to everyone!  My best wishes to the “Friends of The Library” who sponsored the event.

Later this afternoon, once again I saw  “Red Tails”, the newest movie about the Tuskegee Airmen.  I think it’s a good movie.   And, because it was my second viewing, this time the exciting violence didn’t scare me.  Knowing what was going to happen, the opportunity to closely analyze the action packed scenes was neat – an entertaining diversion.   The emotional scenes were just as touching.  I was able to hold back my tears.  It is for certain, though, I do not like war.

Perhaps if you haven’t had the opportunity to see this story about some of the experiences of our first African-American military pilots, you’ll make time to do so.   I’m thinking it will be a wonderful thing if the movie does really well at the box-office.  Help make it happen.

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“America, America

God shed His grace on thee

And crown thy good with brotherhood

From sea to shining sea.”

                                    From America the Beautiful

                                                            Lyrics-Katherine Lee Bates