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Jessie Sleet Scales was the first black public health nurse in the United States. Scales contributed to the development and growth of public health nursing in New York City and is considered by many to be a health nurse pioneer. Here is more about this amazing woman. Scales was born in Stratford, Canada. She attended Provident Hospital inContinue reading “Black History day #21 the First Black Nurse”

In 1920, Fritz Pollard became the first African-American to play in the NFL during its formative years. However, in the years after Fritz’s departure, the NFL owners imposed a “gentleman’s agreement” preventing the signing of more black players. The four men below are credited with re-integrating the NFL in 1946. The Los Angeles Coliseum threatenedContinue reading “Black History in Sports day #20 Fritz Pollard, Kenny Washington, Woody Strode, Bill Willis & Marion Motley”

Don’t miss the Community Market Trailer this Wednesday, February 2310am-1pmGreetings Members! Please don’t forget to join us this week for the Community Market Trailer located at the 3rd Ward MSC in the big parking lot. If you or someone you know could use some extra groceries at no cost please stop by… We look forwardContinue reading “Black History Month day #19 Community Market Trailer”

In 1870 Hiram Revels of Mississippi became the first African American senator. Five years later, Blanche K. Bruce of Mississippi took the oath of office. It would be nearly another century, 1967, before Edward Brooke of Massachusetts followed in their historic footsteps. Hiram Rhodes Revels, the first African American to serve, was elected by theContinue reading “Black History Month day #18 Blacks in Politics”

Never could two completely separate adages have come to me at a more seemingly random time. Watching the celebration of Jackie Robinson Day throughout Major League Baseball yesterday reminded me of two truisms that are often repeated in our society, even in the world of sports. The first by Winston Churchill: “History is written byContinue reading “Black History Month day # 17 Moses Fleetwood Walker”

Harvard University Archives. Richard Theodore Greener (1844-1922), professor, lawyer, and diplomat, was the first Black graduate of Harvard College, receiving his AB from the College in 1870. not to mention but also Lillian Lincoln Lambert is an American businesswoman, and the first African-American woman to graduate from Harvard Business School (HBS), where she was one ofContinue reading “Black History Month day #16 Richard Theodore Greener”

I can’t believe we’re almost done with this month. February goes by too fast for me, but while I mellow in the time span please enjoy a few more authors to catch up on your reading. And I hope to be adding more interviews before the month is over with. Enjoy everyone.

The Lawson”s Book by MELDA BEATY Music & Lyrics by CHARRISE BARRONDirected by EILEEN J. MORRIS JANUARY 27 – FEBRUARY 27, 2022 PREVIEWS: JANUARY 22, 23 & 26 Is it possible to fall in love through a stack of letters? Bill and Audrey Lawson did. Sit-ins, arrests, and a bold move to start a church and change the landscapeContinue reading “Black History Month day #13 Event at the Ensemle and the Museum of African American Culture”

Black History Month: Events That Celebrate Black Culture These are events that energize, educate, and entertain — all while honoring and celebrating Black excellence Virtuous Con: Black History Month February 12 Virtuous Con 2022 Black History Month….A New Narrative Are you excited? Virtuous Con: Black History Month is this weekend! February 12th-13th. BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR OURContinue reading “Black History Month day #12 Community Showcase”