By: Shelby E. Lockhart “No man knows what he can do until he tries” (Woodson). Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson was born on December 19, 1875 in New Canton, Virginia. Being the scholarly individual he was, Woodson obtained his BLit from Berea College, both a BA and MA from the University of Chicago. There he would become a member of the first black professional fraternity, Sigma … Continue reading The Father of Black History
Transformed from what I used to be, Transpired into who I am and becoming, Beautiful. Inside. Out. Shines the light from within. Trusting You with my footsteps You lead, A growing faith. A joyful hope. A new beginning. Growth. Peace. Freedom. Continue reading Loosed
Today we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his leadership. He was a visionary who fought for social justice and equality not just for African Americans, but for all people. Today we need to acknowledge the battle that was fought to eliminate segregation. We should not take our ancestors’ actions for granted, but instead continue the fight. We need to continue to give service … Continue reading Remembering the Dream
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