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“Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” Joseph Addison

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103 years ago today, Marcus Garvey created The Pan-African/Black Liberation flag. Garvey was the father of the black nationalist and pan african movements, activist & founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League (UNIA-ACL) Color Meaning: Red: the blood that unites all people of Black African ancestry, and shed for liberation; Black: for the people whose existence as a nation, though not a nation-state, is affirmed by the existence of the flag. Green: the abundant and vibrant natural wealth of Africa, the Motherland.

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Miss Beasley was the first black woman to be regularly published in a major metro newspaper when she became a columnist for the Oakland Tribune Miss Beasley was born in Cincinnati in 1871. She began writing for her local paper at the age of 12 and later became a columnist for the Oakland Tribune. Beasley’s column “Activities Among Negroes” reported on the positive achievements and happenings in the black community in the Bay Area and nationwide.

The black history of Miami, Florida. A THREAD! Bahamians were among the first settlers in Miami. The first name on the city charter in 1896, when the city was incorporated, was a Black man named Silas Austin. Out of 368 men who voted to incorporate Miami,162 of them were Black.

On this day in 1865, enslaved people in Texas were notified by Union Civil War soldiers about the abolition of slavery. This was 2.5 years after the final Emancipation Proclamation which freed all enslaved Black Americans. #Juneteenth  But Slavery continued… A THREAD

Reading good books, hitting the gym, waking up early, practicing meditation, and forgiving yourself are real self-care for everyday life.

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In 1753, Benjamin Banneker created the first functioning clock in the U.S entirely out of wood, it was so advanced it kept accurate time for over 50 years. He also helped survey and design Washington D.C. During his funeral, all his belongings including the clock were destroyed in a mysterious house fire. —Benjamin Banneker. A Mathematician and astronomer who planned all the construction of the U.S. Capitol, in Washington D.C., Benjamin Banneker is known for The first African American To create a scientific book, an almanac published in 1791. Banneker’s book contained information on many subject including weather forecasting, ellipses, medicine and essays calling for the free education and the abolition of physical punishment of school children. President Jefferson sent copies of Banneker's almanac to the French commons and The British House of commons as a proud example of America's scientific and cultural accomplishments. Banneker is also credited with building the first Clock in assembled in the U.S. Born in Maryland in 1731, Banneker was the son of an African American who freed himself. Banneker worked as a farmer while studying science in his spare time. After inventing his clock, he predicted the eclipse of the sun in 1789. In 1791 he was appointed by President Washington to assist surveyor Andrew Elliott and architect Pierre L'Enfant in planning the capitol building. After L'Enfant resigned and took his maps with him to France Banneker become responsible for completing the the white house. He’s credited with designing Washington DC in its ENTIRETY. —

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I received this sweet surprise today at work. These moments, knowing I've positively affected a student's academic experience, help make everything else worth it. 🥰

The 369th Infantry Regiment, The Harlem Hellfighters. Though they spent more time in battle than any other regiment and were one of the most decorated, they never got the recognition they deserved. #VeteransDay2021