“The study of history cannot be a mere celebration of those who struggled on our behalf. We must be instructed by history and should transform history into concrete reality, into planning and development, into the construction of power and the ability to ensure our survival as a people. If not, Black History Month becomes an […]
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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words Pic Of The Week
Brooklyn, New York (Atlantic Yards) 2008 Tweet
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“Thousands of geniuses live and die undiscovered- either by themselves, or by others.” -Mark Twain Tweet
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This is the way to age! Ernestine Shepherd is the Guinness Book of World Records record-holder for being the oldest competitive female body builder. She looks amazing, and more importantly, she is super-healthy. [SIDEBAR: Her and her husband are beyond admirable.] Tweet
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It is said that renowned gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson, discovered entertainer Della Resse. Mahalia Jackson was also the first gospel singer to sing at New York City’s Carnegie Hall. Tweet
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“Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them.” -Mahalia Jackson Tweet
Read the rest of this entry »The Fly Or Die Commerce Report: Campbell Soup Company Is Looking To Expand
Campbell Soup Company, which is over 115 years old is looking to expand in its biggest deal ever. The company, which is said to be the first company to can condensed soups over a century ago, is seeking to purchase Bolthouse Farms Inc. Bolthouse Farms is a company that sells baby carrots, salad dressings, and […]
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Maya Angelou’s autobiography, “I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings,” is the first non-fiction book penned by an African-American woman to make the best sellers’ list. Tweet
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“We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future.” -George Bernard Shaw Tweet
Read the rest of this entry »THROWBACK POST: The First African-American Secret Service Agent To Guard An American President
“…Abraham Bolden, who in 1961, had been the first Black man ever assigned to the secret service detail guarding American presidents. In May 1964, Bolden made an attempt to contact the Warren Commission concerning two matters he felt should be brought to light: (1) A rumored plot to assassinate JFK at a college football game […]
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