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August 1, 2010 marks the Second Annual
Observance of Reverence Day: Honoring Elderly African
Americans Day™ in America. The National celebration,
organized by African Americans In Gerontology, Inc., (AAIG) is
an effort to encourage families and communities throughout the
country to recognize the lives and contributions of elderly
African Americans; particularly those whose profound and
significant life-stories often go unheralded.
"We believe recognizing our elderly for lives well-lived helps
us all appreciate the relevant and enduring legacy they provide
us; the latest generation are as valuable a resource as the
newest generation,” says AAIG CEO Aisha C. Young. "Too many of
our seasoned citizens reach “cut-off points” where they no
longer feel valued, appreciated or viable! We are in the
business of changing that, engaging their continual and relevant
contributions to our society and working to improve their
quality of life.”
Ms. Young will be featured on a nationally
syndicated radio show at 9AM MST August 1. Please tune in live:
www.1550kiva.com.
Reverence Day™ : Honoring
Elderly African Americans Day was created by Aisha C. Young,
M.A. and Kate Lane, M.A. As founders of AAIG, both noticed that
there were no celebrations to honor African American elderly who
have given to the community with their everyday contributions.
Reverence Day, August 1, is an annual celebration. On this day,
please wear amethyst ribbons to show reverence and honor our
African American elderly. According to AAIG Board Member Robert
Merriweather, "I believe Reverence Day™ will inspire families
and communities to value our elderly more while becoming
sensitive to the social, health and economic challenges they
face on a daily basis!"
African Americans in Gerontology (AAIG) is a national non-profit
organization designed to provide guidance and professional
development opportunities, encourage networking, and promote
community activism for African American professionals and
students in the field of gerontology, in order to improve the
quality of life for African American elderly. |
