Celebrating Black History 2013

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Hi, Everyone!

Since February is designated for Black History Month, I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge some of my fellow brothers and sisters. We all know about the legends: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Harriet Tubman, Phyllis Wheatley, Sojourner Truth, Dr. Ralph Bunche… and the list goes on and on. And then we have great entertainers like Cab Calloway, Lena Horne, Dorothy Dandridge, Sidney Poitier, and Dr. William H. Cosby Jr.

And of course, we have the First Family—President & First Lady Obama, their lovely daughters Sasha and Malia, and their dog Bo. You can’t leave Bo out!

This week, I will spotlight some great historians that I know personally—some in my family, some in my neighborhood, and some in my church. Today is just an introduction of what to expect in my blogs this week… and by the way, I thought about highlighting myself, but that would be too easy; besides, y’all already know that I am the last in my family to attend college. I’ve been pointing that out since I started writing these blogs. And then too, I’ve already highlighted Great Gramma Lynn, Grampa Clark, Gramma Jewel, and even Great Aunt Reesie. Heck, I’ve even highlighted Ruby and Theo, but fortunately, there are other great historians that I know personally.

Well, I’ve got to get going, but check out the list of individuals who made the cut—all of whom I know personally.

·         Tuesday, February 19: Charles Andrew Frazier

·         Wednesday, February 20: Rev. Jerome E. Clark, Sr.

·         Thursday, February 21: Cheryl Yvette Cunningham

·         Friday, February 22: Gregory Otis Coleman

·         Saturday, February 23: Gladys Lorraine Nelson

·         Sunday, February 24: Thelma Jean Davis

Until tomorrow, y’all have a good one!

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha