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James Baldwin was an American novelist, playwright and activist, most notably known for "Notes of a Native Son", "The Fire Next Time" and "The Devil Find's Work".It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.”
February 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM
James Baldwin was an American novelist, playwright and activist, most notably known for "Notes of a Native Son", "The Fire Next Time" and "The Devil Find's Work".It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.”
James Forten was an African-American abolitionist and wealthy businessman in Philadelphia. Born free he became a sailmaker after the Revolutionary War and bought the sail loft when his boss retired and established a highly profitable businessBy the 1830s, his was a powerful voice in the city.
February 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
James Forten was an African-American abolitionist and wealthy businessman in Philadelphia. Born free he became a sailmaker after the Revolutionary War and bought the sail loft when his boss retired and established a highly profitable businessBy the 1830s, his was a powerful voice in the city.
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Across the government, probationary employees and Schedule A workers—including individuals with severe physical, psychiatric, or intellectual disabilities, as well as veterans—are being let go.
February 14, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Across the government, probationary employees and Schedule A workers—including individuals with severe physical, psychiatric, or intellectual disabilities, as well as veterans—are being let go.
Angelou was an American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist with a colorful and troubling past highlighted in her most famous autobiography, "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings". Her works have been considered a defense and celebration of Black culture.
February 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Angelou was an American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist with a colorful and troubling past highlighted in her most famous autobiography, "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings". Her works have been considered a defense and celebration of Black culture.
REPOST if you support our federal workforce and know how dedicated they are to their jobs. Show them you appreciate them!
February 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Susan Rice, appointed by Barack Obama in 2009, was the first African American woman to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations
February 13, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Susan Rice, appointed by Barack Obama in 2009, was the first African American woman to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations
Sheila Jackson Lee (1950-), one of the longest serving African American women in Congress, has represented the 18th Congressional District of Texas since 1995
February 12, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Sheila Jackson Lee (1950-), one of the longest serving African American women in Congress, has represented the 18th Congressional District of Texas since 1995
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February 11, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Interesting sermon: the devil uses 6 D’s: distraction, depression, doubt, despair and destruction. I don’t remember the last one. I guess the devil in the White House is trying to mess with our heads. Don’t let him!
February 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Interesting sermon: the devil uses 6 D’s: distraction, depression, doubt, despair and destruction. I don’t remember the last one. I guess the devil in the White House is trying to mess with our heads. Don’t let him!
When will the spineless, complicit members of Congress stand up to the Felon and Elon.
February 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
When will the spineless, complicit members of Congress stand up to the Felon and Elon.
We’re told to call and write our Congressional representatives. What do we do when Connecticut Dave (Senator from Pennsylvania) doesn’t acknowledge anything?
February 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
We’re told to call and write our Congressional representatives. What do we do when Connecticut Dave (Senator from Pennsylvania) doesn’t acknowledge anything?
In 1885 the first bridge over the Mississippi River in what is now Minneapolis, Minnesota, opened
January 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
In 1885 the first bridge over the Mississippi River in what is now Minneapolis, Minnesota, opened
I’ve been doing a today in history post on another social media site, and will continue here. Some events are serious, some are fun and some just make me shake my head.
January 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I’ve been doing a today in history post on another social media site, and will continue here. Some events are serious, some are fun and some just make me shake my head.
I will continue my "today in history" posts here
January 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I will continue my "today in history" posts here