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Inspiring Future Generations As important as; Telling the Stories of a Nation, Honoring the Legacy of those Who have Gone Before Us, Celebrating 250 years of Triumphs and Accomplishments and Creating Journeys of a Lifetime is, Inspiring Future Generations. Which brings us to the second component of Black America 250 ™ , the ELDERS to YOUTH plat- form which provides an opportunity for young African-Americans to create audio, video and/or written interviews of senior members in their family, church and community, telling about their experiences and stories passed down to them through the years. Our history teaches us and challenges us all to embrace the words of one of America's greatest "drum majors", Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. From his book, Strength to Love, published in 1968 he wrote; "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." During a speech given at Spelman College in 1960 Dr. King said; "If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to KEEP GOING FORWARD. The third component of Black Black America 250 ™ is recognizing living individuals, organizations and institutions that have contributed to the progress, growth and development of African-Americans during this 250 year journey. Black America 250 LEGENDARY TREAURE Awards, (formerly Living Legend Awards) are being presented to select individuals and groups across the country. Black America 250 ™ brings us from the LESSONS of our past to the HOPE of our future, being, doing and having, greater & better! Destinations throughout the U.S. hold unique and engaging, glimpses of African-American Heritage that could provide visitors with memorable and enriching cultural travel experiences. Allow Black America 250 ™ to share the venues, sites, sounds, tastes, attractions, personalities and activities, in YOUR DESTINATION that represent the STORIES of the NATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Brenda Scott-Savage, scottsavageb@gmail.com Laura Mandala, laurajmandala@gmail.com Gloria Herbert, glo.herbert@gmail.com, www.theblackamerica250.com 34 B M & T ••• January/February 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com