This is installment 17 in the Black History Month series. This series contains inspirational quotes from Black Americans that are good for all people. While some friends will want me to use “African American History Month”, I will use the traditional name to identify it with American born and raised leaders.
The blog post is to give a little background, while my twitter @davetravis – will get regular updates of the posts.
The first week’s theme was historical figures, last week, Civil Right’s Leaders. This week we get more contemporary. I call this week – Entertainer and politics week.
Today’s twitter for #BHM2011:
“I think there's enough room in country music for everybody.” Charley Pride
This one is going to get me some heat. As a sometime country music fan though, you cannot ignore this man. Here was a man that reached across generations and races with his popular country songs. Eventually, and too late I would add, he was invited to join the Grand Old Opry. As country music is a favorite of a large segment of the population, his contributions should be recognized.
Few remember that he started as a Negro league baseball player and now is a minority owner of the Texas Rangers MLB team.
A bonus quote from Mr. Pride:
“Any entertainer who tells you that the adoration of fans is not a heady experience probably never had the experience.”
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