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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
The history of African Americans is unique and rich, and one that has helped
to define what it means to be an American. Arriving on ships on the shores
of North America more than 300 years ago, recognized more as possessions than
people, African Americans have come to know the freedoms fought for in
establishing the United States and gained through the use of our founding
principles of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to assembly, and due
process of law. The ideals of the Founders became more real and more true for
every citizen as African Americans pressed us to realize our full potential
as a Nation and to uphold those ideals for all who enter into our borders and
embrace the notion that we are all endowed with certain unalienable rights.
Since Carter G. Woodson first sought to illuminate the African American
experience, each February we pause to reflect on the contributions of this
community to our national identity. The history is one of struggle for the
recognition of each person's humanity as well as an influence on the broader American
culture. African Americans designed our beautiful Capital City , gave us the
melodic rhythms of New Orleans Jazz, issued new discoveries in science and
medicine, and forced us to examine ourselves in the pages of classic
literature. This legacy has only added luster to the brand of the United States ,
which has drawn immigrants to our shores for centuries.
This year's theme, "The Quest for Black Citizenship in the Americas ," is a
chance to examine the evolution of our country and how African Americans
helped draw us ever closer to becoming a more perfect union.
The narrative of the African American pursuit of full citizenship with all
of the rights and privileges afforded others in this country is also the story
of a maturing young Nation. The voices and examples of the African American
people worked collectively to remove the boulders of systemic racism and
discrimination that pervaded our laws and our public consciousness for decades.
Through the work of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, Booker T.
Washington and George Washington Carver, Martin Luther King and Thurgood Marshall, the
African American community has steadily made progress toward the dreams
within its grasp and the promise of our Nation. Meanwhile, the belief that those
dreams might one day be realized by all of our citizens gave African American
men and women the same sense of duty and love of country that led them to
shed blood in every war we have ever fought, to invest hard-earned resources in
their communities with the hope of self empowerment, and to pass the ideals
of this great land down to their children and grandchildren.
As we mark National African American History Month, we should take note of
this special moment in our Nation's history and the actors who worked so
diligently to deliver us to this place. One such organization is the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People -- the NAACP -- which this year
will witness 100 years of service to the Nation on February 12. Because of
their work, including the contributions of those luminaries on the front lines
and great advocates behind the scenes, we as a Nation were able to take the
dramatic steps we have in recent history.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America ,
by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of
the United States , do hereby proclaim February 2009 as National African
American History Month. I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and
all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate
ceremonies, activities, and programs that raise awareness and appreciation of
African American history.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
second day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of
the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-third.
BARACK OBAMA

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Okay folks after talking with the Tracy over at First Fridays Huntsville. I t would be more cost efficient to let them take care of the event planning. They will have a 3 night itinerary. Including a…

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Comment by Vernita Oliver-Lane on February 28, 2009 at 11:10pm: Eric will be missed.

Comment by Lauroselle "L. C." Ray Johnson on February 27, 2009 at 8:21pm: Eric will really be missed. He was the one who inspired most of us to be on this site, stay in touch and the success of this past Homecoming even though he was unable to attend.
GOd bless his family. and Classmates- strive to have the school spirit of that wonderfully, funny old friend. RIP Eric

Comment by Lonnie J. Fuller Jr. on February 26, 2009 at 6:19pm: Eric Wagner

Family-Placed Death Notice

WAGNER, Eric Mr. Eric Alexander Wagner, age 46, of 1256 Hudson Dr., Orangeburg, SC, passed at his residence. Graveside service will be held on Friday, February 27, 2009, 2PM at Westview Cemetery. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Mrs. Adelle Williams Wagner, of Holly Hill, SC. Alfonso Dawson Mortuary, (404) 691-3810.

Comment by Regina R. Nicholson on February 26, 2009 at 3:17pm: Eric was a great guy and will be missed. He kept me informed and was always so nice! My prayers are with his family at this time.

Comment by Melissa High Johnson on February 26, 2009 at 2:00pm: There will only be one "butch"! Eric will be truly missed from our bulldog family.

Comment by Tangela Rutledge-Gale on February 26, 2009 at 1:04pm: I was deeply saddened to hear of Eric's passing. He was the epitome of a true Bulldog. My prayers go out to the Wagner family. Let us not forget that life is truly precious.

Comment by Vanessa Norwood Patterson on February 26, 2009 at 12:02pm: Our lives and the "Hill" is richer because of the life and spirit of Eric. May each of us continue to pray for his family and keep the love and spirit alive for our great AAMU Family just Eric encouraged and informed us...Praise The Lord our Paths met and crossed on this side of the River. VNP

Comment by Robert Drake on February 26, 2009 at 11:25am: Eric my friend...it was great reconnecting with you, now to only lose you again. At least this time, you have made the transformation to a much better place. We loved you, but God loved you best!

You among with so many other wonderful friends from the shining city on "Normal's Hill" are what made my days at our beloved AAMU so enjoyable. William Hooper Councill is waiting there to greet you.

Comment by Donald M. Comer on February 26, 2009 at 8:31am: Truly this is a sad day. Eric was the epitome of the Alabama A&M allumni, and he is truly a good man. I would like to send my condolences to Eric's mother and the entire Family. Please maintain your faith in GOD during this time and I promise you, He will provide guidance. GOD BLESS!!

Comment by CALIFORNIA on February 25, 2009 at 4:53pm: Here's some more info:

His mom's info:

Mrs. Adell W. Wagner
216 Louie Court
Holly Hill, South Carolina
29059
803-496-9103

Church, like Lonnie said, funeral is tomorrow at 1pm:

The Greater Target AME Church
7248 Old State Road
Holly Hill, South Carolina
29059
803-496-5979

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