This Black History Month, I want to remind you of who we are. As Earth, Wind & Fire sang, “We are people of the mighty.” As my father said, “Yes, I’m Black. I’m proud of it. I’m Black and beautiful.” We are human beings of varying roles who descend from a diverse people. Not all were kings and queens. Some were teachers, farmers, artisans, and more. Still today, Black people in America are diverse. Innovative. Industrious. Inventive. Some formally educated. Some not. Some prospering. Some not. Our “status in life” does not determine our worth. We are beloved of God as postal workers and professors. As a former First Lady and President. As people. We are not apes.

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The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.