We’re all one

It’s black history month
You want to know what’s great
Midway has been servicing adults
Since 1978.


They opened their doors
as a childrens facility
And have a long history
In the Bridgeview community.

Getting on topic
which we don’t want to avoid
The first black man to open a senior care facility, was the Rev. J.H. Floyd

Mary Eliza Mohony opened doors
for nurses like Tanya, April, Yolanda
and so many others
that practice on different floors.

There are several disabled leaders
Just to name two
Who made an impact on history
and they were African American to.

Brad Lomax from the black panther party
He had a whole lot to bear
He had multiple sclerosis
and lead from a wheelchair.

He played a vital role
In section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of Congress being Passed
It was one of the first Federal laws guaranteeing Civil Rights Protection of Disabled People……. At Last!

Muhammad Ali was dyslexic
People didn’t even know
Because of the poetic rhythm of his words
And the smoothness of the flow.

The greatest woman in history was my mother
Who of course I knew
She’s enjoying herself up in heaven
Doing whatever it is they do.

Of course the greatest Guy of them all
my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
To Him,
Skin color didn’t matter at all.

Not only is it black history
It’s also election year
Utilize your rights,
It took a lot for us to get here.

The first black man to vote was in 1870
Oh what a delight,
The Voting Rights Act didn’t get passed till 1965, Something ain’t right.

It took almost 100 years
For us to legally arrive
So get out and vote
Keep Hope Alive!

History is all of us
For future generations to come
We all have something special to give
Each and everyone.

So I’m going to leave you now
Before this becomes a speech
Shalom, Shalom
In Jewish terms means Perfect Peace!