THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, Fabruary 4, 2022 Page 5 Banner Found in Forestdale Cemetery Black History Month has been officially celebrated in February in this country since 1986 Black History is not just an acknowledgement of the past, but a commitment to the future Special to the Advocate C arter G. Woodson – known as the “father of Black History” – created the celebration of Black accomplishment in 1926. At the time as it is today, Americans celebrated commemorative dates in our history as well as beloved leader’s birthdays. Carter G. Woodson placed Black History Month in February because it originally coincides with the birthdates of both Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglas. He recognized the impact and the power that comes from knowing and furthering the causes of what our “forebears have accomplished.” Black History Month was fi rst This banner was turned into The Advocate after it was found in Forestdale Cemetery. Anyone with information about its owner is asked to contact The Advocate at 617-387-2200. Maldonians named to Dean’s List at Fitchburg State F ITCHBURG – Malden residents Genevieve Casucci and Francesca Reyes were named to the Dean’s List at Fitchburg State University for the 2021 fall semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must have a grade point average of 3.20 or higher. recognized nationally in a speech by President Gerald Ford in 1976. In that speech, he challenged America to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” In 1986, Congress passed “National Black History Month” into law with the goal of bringing awareness to the Black struggle for freedom. Now, celebrating Black History is not just an acknowledgement of the past, but a commitment to the future. Black history is American history. Understanding past barriers to progress for marginalized individuals, specifi cally people of color, helps us better recognize systems that still produce discriminatory practices and disparate outcomes. Knowing Black History not only helps us recognize these systems, it also makes clear that these systems aff ect more than just the marginalized and people of color. Systems of racism and oppression hurt us all. Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Paul at (617) 387-5457 for details. WE CAN HELP PAY YOUR HEATING BILLS! You may qualify for ABCD’s Fuel Assistance Program and be eligible for as much as $1,650 towards your heating costs (oil, gas, or electric). Maximum benefit is $1,650 Household of 1 = $40,951 Household of 2 = $53,551 Household of 3 = $66,151 Household of 4 = $78,751 www.eight10barandgrille.com We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM APPLY TODAY! Last day to apply is April 30, 2022 Residents of Boston, Brookline, and Newton: 178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA — 617.357.6012 Residents of Malden, Medford, Everett, Melrose, Stoneham, Winchester and Woburn: 18 Dartmouth Street, Malden, MA — 781.322.6284 WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE! Cold days are coming. ABCD’s got you covered.
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