‘Black History Month’ Archives
The Clock On The Wall
Benjamin Banneker Benjamin was the creator of the first clock in America. Benjamin borrowed a pocket watch from a wealthy friend. He studied the watch and later created a clock carved from wood. Benjamin was the son of former slaves, a farmer. mathematician, astronomer, author and land surveyor. There are things we may see. If [...]
Out of this world
Mae C. Jemison 1956- Mae C. Jemison is an Astronaut and Physician. Reading her biography there were some really cool things I found out. First her and my youngest daughter have the same birthday. She was also a Chicagoan like myself after moving here when she was 3 yrs old. Her family moved here to take [...]
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Harriet Tubman 1820-1913 Help lead African Americans out of slavery. Was known as the Moses of our people. “I freed a thousand slaves I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.” Harriet Tubman
Motivated with Color
It's a new day, a new month & it's a month to celebrate. February is Black History Month. We sometimes complain about it being the shortest month in the year. However I'm going to take this month and dedicate it to My Heritage. I must first start with myself. Who am I as a Black Woman. I consider myself Black or African American. I don't [...]