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Women’s History Month – A Celebration
Women’s History Month – A Celebration By Desiree Future In honor of Women’s History Month I have put together a collection of awesome women. These women have made me stop to listen to them and understand them. Click on the red links to read their story. Harriet Tubman – for her bravely in putting others…
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Let’s Talk Today
Welcome to March everyone. I want to take a minute to apologize for my lack of posting according to my schedule recently. I’ve always said I want to be transparent with this blog. By letting you know what is going and basically have a conversation with you. I had the flu a few weeks ago…
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Dr James McCune Smith First African American Doctor
Dr James McCune Smith First African American Doctor Dr James McCune Smith was born in Manhattan New York on April 18, 1813. He was the first African American to receive a medical degree at the University of Glasgow in Glasgow Scotland. He was also the first African American in the nation to run a pharmacy.…
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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- Guest Post
Due to having the flu Wisdom Wednesday has a guest post. My good friend & fellow author Sharon Blount has graciously substituted for me today. After you read her awesome post please stop by her page to learn more about her. See you soon. “If someone shows you who they are, believe them.”Maya Angelou “If…
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How to Go Around Obstacles to Get to Your Goals
How to Go Around Obstacles to Get to Your Goals By Desiree Future The day after my city was pounded with snow, I had to go to my doctor’s appointment. Not having a driveway makes moving my car difficult. Cleaning the snow off my car and paving it out is not fun when you return…
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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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