You can CHOOSE to turn your eyes to the positive, what is good, set goals... and that can get you to a better place in life. That is the value to me of "black history month"... I learn perspectives and gain inspiration from the difficulties others faced and overcame. Learning anothers perspective gives me greater compassion and the desire to inspire others to their own greatness.
Eugene Jacques Bullard is a good read on Wiki and Quora. The first African American pilot, fought in WWI and WWII, business owner, was visited by the head of France. Also a bellman. Respect, courage, sacrafice, passion! Respect earned.
https://wellthatwasinteresting.quora.com/Do-you-know-who-this-is-a-photo-of-Chances-are-you-don-t-but-don-t-feel-bad-because-probably-not-one-American-in-one/log
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_BullardThis is black history, but to me, it can apply to anyone. We all face challenges, question is... what do you want of your life?