Viewing page 38 of 62

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

in the field of science; and, Jean Baptiste Point DuSable: his legacy was the fact he, a black man, was the first person to settle in the area that became Chicago and grew into a great trading center from the little post that DuSable of African blood started over 100 years ago; and, last but not least, Charles Gordon Burroughs: his legacy was the first black history museum in the world which he as a co-founder started in his living room at 3806 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago. 

This act inspired many who were interested in the recognition and preservation of black history to the point that today there are over 100 black history museums in our country. 

These are just a few as you well know. There are many, many others who like these, left, though their contributions in their lifetime, their legacies as bridges for us to cross over on. So, I ask you, what will you leave as your legacy , as a bridge for those now and those coming on to cross over on. What will your legacy be?

I ask you, what will your legacy be? Do you know? How you thought about it? Do you have an answer? What will you leave as your legacy; If you have no answer: If at this point, you cannot say? Hearken! Listen to me! This is the moment. This is the prime moment for you to think and to get to work and identify what you will leave as your legacy for you to be remembered by. You are here. You are still here, alive and quick and you have time. You have time on your side. You have time to begin even now so get buy and do something to help somebod

What will your Legacy Be?
by
Dr. Margaret T. G. Burroughs
2005