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Women’s History… Della Hayden Raney Jackson

  As we celebrate Women’s History Month this March, let us remember all the incredible women who have made history.  From scientists and entrepreneurs to artists and activists, these women have blazed trails and broken barriers, making the world a better place for all of us.  One such person is >>Della Hayden Raney Jackson Dates: 1912-1987 African American Trailblazer and WWII Nurse.  She was born in Suffolk, Virginia, on January 10 to George H and Willie V Raney.  By 1937,...

The Unidentified Boy in the Box – a True Crime Story

An unidentified young boy’s body was discovered on the side of a road in suburban Philadelphia on Thursday, February 25, 1957.  In the description, the Boy in the Box was described as having blue eyes, a fair complexion, and medium to light brown crudely cut hair.  His face and body were covered in bruises;   Some experts believe the child may have spent 2-3 days or even 2 to 3 weeks in the box.  He was between the ages of four...

Black History Facts You May Not Know!

Black History Facts..since January 2021, according to a list compiled by Education Week, 37 states have introduced measures to limit how race and discrimination can be taught in public school classrooms, and 14 have imposed laws or rules to enforce these restrictions. In July 2021, Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire signed a bill that says no public employer should teach that people of any race or gender were “inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive.” As an example, the proposed law in...

A Time To Reflect…BLACK HISTORY MONTH!

A time to reflect is Black History Month on what has been accomplished. Still, it is also a time to recognize the challenges that remain.  African Americans have made significant contributions of science and technology to politics, sports, and history.  The following are outstanding black Americans who have helped shape our country and world. Matthew Henson: Arctic Explorer Matthew Henson was born in Maryland just after the Civil War and had a hard-luck childhood.  At age 11, Henson lived with an...

A HAUNTING Voice From the Past…Fountain Hughes

  Hey Folks! This blog post is for you. I hope you’re having a great day and are ready to learn something about and listen to the voices of African American men who worked to build this country up and have never been shown any appreciation.  Throughout history, thousands of men and women desire to be talked about and shown some acknowledgment. People like Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Barack Obama have been written about and talked about...