MAKING A PLEDGE TO HONOR The Black Family Pledge is a personal oath one makes with himself/herself. It encourages us to take a deeper look at what is believed, understood and put into action. Words are only the first step . . . the easiest step. Converting those words into meaningful energy and performance, is what makes the difference. This Pledge was written by Maya Angelou. Black Family Pledge by Dr. Maya Angelou “Because we have forgotten our ancestors, our children no longer give us honor, Because we have lost the path of our ancestors cleared, kneeling in perilous undergrowth, … Continue reading Black Family Pledge