Mr. Ellis will focus on the concept of heroes. He will discuss a few of the common interpretations and meanings of “hero.” He also will consider the heroic actions of U.S. Air Force Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr. and the Tuskegee Airmen. General James is a Pensacola native who in 1975 became the first African-American to attain the rank of four-star general in the USAF.

The Soul Matters theme for February is Widening the Circle.