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The Ultimate Guide For Quotes —KEEP HOLDING

  During These Uncertain Times We All Need Something To Lift Your Spirit. So I have searched and complied some very uplifting quotes and a video. I sincerely hope that whom ever reads this blog find—something that touches you in some way. They say a person needs just three things to be happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.” Tom Bodett AMERICAN AUTHOR, POLITICIAN, VOICE ACTOR, AND RADIO HOST Twenty years from...

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FREDERICK AUGUSTUS WASHINGTON BAILEY

Approximately, two hundred and two years ago Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey was born into slavery in the state of Maryland. In turn— as a slave, he didn’t know the exact month, day, and year of birth— due to the fact, people of color were considered property. Simply put, he spent his entire life not knowing his actual birthday. So—he chose February 14th, 1818. At the same time laws prevented those born into slavery, from learning how to read or write....

The Case that Changed Illegal Marriages

Ban on interracial marriages—During the seventeenth and early eighteenth century, the growing number of interracial marriages (also known as miscegenation) between Blacks and whites led to the passage of this new law. The first anti-miscegenation law enacted was in the colony of Maryland in 1664 and additional colonies quickly followed suit. These marriages were prohibited and penalties included the enslavement, exile or imprisonment of the white perpetrators. These laws grew and evolved over the years and attempts were even made...

# TUESDAY’S THOUGHTS

Tuesday’s thoughts at Shenandoah Change your thoughts, change your world. Norman Vincent Peale Reflection Tuesday’s thoughts Tuesday’s thoughts…think back to the good things that happened to you; For instance, there were no traffic jams or car accidents that slowed your travel down, and You awoke this morning to another new day… While recognizing that elsewhere another person did not. So, be humble and thankful for one more chance to live. You are healthy, mentally, and physically…meaning you don’t have to...