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Wisdom Wednesday – Wiiliam B. Purvis Fountain Pen Inventor
William B. Purvis – Fountain Pen Inventor William B. Purvis was born to a wealthy and affluent family on Aug 12, 1838, in Philadelphia, PA. Between 1884 and 1897 William received several patents. Those include a bag machine and a bag fastener. He also patented a hand stamp and an electric railway device. Additionally, he…
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Wisdom Wednesday – Ann Cole Lowe, First African American Well Known Fashion Designer
Anne Cole Lowe First African American Well Known Fashion Designer Anne Cole Lowe was the first well-known African American fashion designer. Born in 1898, her fashions were well-known in high society from the 1920s to the 1960s. At a time in America when African Americans were segregated, she endured the pain as well. Not giving…
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Wisdom Wednesday – Marian Anderson
Who was Marian Anderson? Well she was an African American woman who sang opera. Not only did she sing opera she sang her way straight to Metropolitan Opera. Her gift was that of being a singer where she sang to everyone’s delight. I personally sing in my shower because singing is not my gift –…
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Black History Month is Here
Welcome to February and Black History Month. As I did last year I will again be showcasing things about Black History and what it means to me. Last year all of my Wisdom Wednesday quotes were focused on this special time. This time around things will be slightly different. You will get a little of…
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Happy Dr Martin L. King Day
Thank you Dr. Martin L. King for all you’ve and sacrificed for myself and family. Your work has not been nor will it be forgotten.
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Happy New Year
Each and every one of you have a prosperous and happy new year.
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Desiree Future **Hope, Faith & a Smile** 