🎤Black History Month: Community, Voice, and Ongoing Impact

Black History Month is not only about looking back — it’s about recognizing how Black leadership, resilience, and advocacy continue to shape our communities today.

Black history is woven into every part of community life: housing, education, health, culture, and civic engagement. Understanding this history helps us better understand present-day inequities — and why access, representation, and opportunity matter.

Honoring Black history means more than celebrating milestones. It means:

• Listening to lived experiences

• Amplifying voices that have been historically excluded

• Supporting equity in systems that affect families and neighborhoods

• Acknowledging that progress requires continued effort

At Community Resources Council (CRC), we believe stronger communities are built when everyone has a voice, a seat at the table, and access to the resources they need to thrive.

Black history is not confined to one month — it is ongoing, living, and essential to building a more just and inclusive future for all.