October 5, 2022 - National Get Funky Day | National Do Something Nice Day

Welcome to October 5, 2022 on the National Day Calendar. Today we celebrate getting funky and paying things forward. As a child growing up in Georgia, James Brown was so poor that his clothes were little more than rags, for which he was sometimes sent home from school. So when he became a professional musician, he dressed in extravagant outfits, becoming known for his capes, rhinestone covered jumpsuits and copious amounts of jewelry. Brown’s talent earned him the name “The Hardest Working Man in Show Business.” He was a major player in the history of Funk music, setting the standard for musicians like Earth, Wind, and Fire, Parliament Funkadelic, and even Prince. On National Get Funky Day you don’t need to be the Godfather of Soul to get your groove on. You may not be aware of how your choices add up, but doing something nice can have a far reaching ripple effect. For inspiration, consider the story of a young man from South Carolina with big dreams and humble beginnings. Though he never aspired to be a superhero, young Chadwick Boseman had a talent for acting. When that talent led him to a chance at attending Oxford University, the only obstacle was the immense tuition. Enter Denzel Washington. Though the two had never met, the benefactor paid for Chad’s tuition and his acting career began. That career ended much too soon, but left a legacy of outstanding performances. On National Do Something Nice Day celebrate the ripple effect that even a small act of kindness can create. ’m Anna Devere and I’m Marlo Anderson. Thanks for joining us as we Celebrate Every Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices