Warren H. Wheeler was the founder of the first African-American owned airlines. His company was called Wheeler Flying Service. It was based in Durham, North Carolina. Tweet
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“I am a strong advocate of having a back-up plan, especially as it relates to our income and livelihood. When we have such a plan, we have options, and options give us a sense of freedom and peace of mind.” -Dr. Joy DeGruy Tweet
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On this day, February 3, in 1903, Jack Johnson, the first African-American world heavyweight boxing champion, won his first title bout. Tweet
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“Dedication, determination, and discipline. The dedication to stay focused on your goals, the determination to overcome all obstacles, and the discipline to sacrifice what it takes to achieve your destiny.” -Dr. Sampson Davis Tweet
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On this day, February 2, in 1990, the African National Congress was declared “unbanned” in South Africa, and the president of South Africa made a promise to release political prisoner Nelson Mandela from prison. Tweet
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“The only way you are going to make it is if we work together. A war has been wage don us, but we can’t let that stop the show. It is a game and system, and you must learn how to play it. The war is occupying the space where your dreams should be. We […]
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