High Point celebrates African American History Month

High Point Partial Care is dedicated to helping its clients to become to as independent as possible from addiction or mental Illness. With this in mind, High Point is joining in the celebration of African American History Month by recognizing one of the greatest icons in the struggle for Civil Rights:  W.E.B. DuBois. Of De Bois and his role in history, Dr. King said, “history cannot ignore W.E.B. Dubois because history has to reflect the truth and Dr. DuBois was a tireless explorer and gifted discoverer of the social truths.”

Dr. DuBois was a talented and passionate writer, teacher and researcher who used his gifts to advance African Americans and defy Jim Crow. He stood his ground against Booker T. Washington, who urged blacks to rise above racism though work and economic advancement. Dr. DuBois understood that this was not a reasonable expectation given that educational and employment opportunities by and large foreclosed such advancement for Blacks.

Dr. DuBois went on to found the Niagara Movement, an organization devoted to upholding the Civil Rights of African Americans. This organization was a precursor to the NAACP, which Dr. DuBois helped create and whose magazine, “The Crisis”, he edited.

These are only some of the hallmarks of Dr. DuBois’s career. His books and scholarship continue to be read and revered. His life and achievements add considerable luster to African American history and deserve the respect of all Americans.