WLBT 3 - Jackson, MS: Obama's victory is focus of black history program

Obama's victory is focus of black history program

By Kandiss Crone - bio | email

RICHLAND, MS (WLBT) - Church goers celebrate Black History Month.

This year Black History Month has a very special meaning for members of Ebenezer C.M.E. Church.

For many of the church-goers, the election of the nation's first black president marked a new chapter in black history.

"I thought I would never see that in my day but everything is possible with God and I do believe this was a divine thing," Pastor Charles Watson said.

Pastor Charles Watson says it because of pioneers like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and Rosa Parks who paved the road for President Barack Obama and other young African Americans.

Ninety-five year old Charlotte Moore lived during the Civil Rights Movement. She says it's important for the younger generation to celebrate Black History Month and appreciate the struggle of those who came before them.

"We couldn't even touch the white people and we couldn't go to school with them. I tell you we done come a long way," said Charlotte Moore.

Pastor Watson says although Dr. King's dream is now reality, it will always be important to celebrate the history and progress of our nation.

"Black History Month will always be needed, we have to continue to go forward, continue to keep the dream alive," Watson added.