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Mae Mallory

Mae Mallory: Civil Rights Activist -N-Self-Defense Advocate!

Mae Mallory (June 9, 1927 – 2007) Mae Mallory was a civil rights activist supporting armed self-defense and school integration. Generally, she participated in demonstrations against the Vietnam War and the U.S. occupation of the Dominican.  And believed Black people are masters of their fate – militant forms of Black Power often associated with men. To That end, she was a persistent advocate for self-defense and the voices of working-class black women in the fight for civil rights. She became a civil rights activist...

Embrace aging

Embrace Aging: Why You Should Embrace It!

Embrace aging…we all want to live as long and healthy as possible, but why?  The reality is that aging doesn’t come with any guarantees.  In any case, it’s not something bad or wrong; it just happens – which can make this process feel like one big lottery game…where you’re trying your best and still have no control over what will happen next! In order words: don’t let society dictate how old YOU think yourself should be because there are plenty more important...

Authentically speaking

The Past…10 Lessons to be Learned from History!

The past is a world of its own. The centuries are filled with secrets, scandals, and stories that have been lost in the annals of time. Fortunately for us, some people are dedicated to unearthing these buried treasures. History buffs and archaeologists dedicate their lives to unraveling the mysteries of yesteryear. These individuals understand that knowledge of the past is key to understanding our present and planning for our future. There are many things we can learn from history. Here...

Force sterilization

Forced Sterilization: A Perilous Undertaking2!

Forced sterilization in America was long and tragically heinous…during the 20th century. Moreover, well-known figures like Theodore Roosevelt supported the legislation and advocated eugenic interventions preventing individuals with inherited traits from reproducing.  For instance, President Roosevelt felt criminals and individuals with certain cognitive disabilities (the so-called ‘feeble-minded‘) should be sexually sterilized. Coincidently, Roosevelt feared that if eugenic actions were not taken, the United States would be committing ‘race suicide,’ meaning that the superior race would decline. What a thing for a President to think about—let...

Memorial Day…Remembering Our Fallen Heros’ …

Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those who have fallen and were wounded in battle. It’s a time to come together as a nation, reflect on the sacrifices made by the military members, and express our gratitude for their service.  That said…I want to take a moment to remember all American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country on the Memorial Day! Also, those killed in action will forever be remembered as selfless warriors who...