Sunday, November 18, 2018

Thursday, May 24, 2018

The 372nd Ohio National Guard Colored Infantry Regiment - More History You Probably Never Learned


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Although this is “Black History,” it is also American History.  I wasn’t (and you probably were not) taught this; and if not, why not?  We originally re-shared this article from information shared by our friend Harvey Alston on May 24, 2016.

Seventy Five years ago in Columbus, Ohio on Memorial Day the eight Negro Columbus Police Officers lead the all Negro parade down Long Street to the Union Station. The Negro Columbus Police officers were Harvey H. Alston, Leonard C. Kearney, Leslie M. Shaw, Jordan Freeman, Edward E. Norris, Robert McCann, William Allen, and Robert Murray. They were leading the Celebrated 372nd Ohio Negro National Guard Infantry. The 372nd Ohio National Guard Colored Infantry Regiment was comprised of 900 men, who suffered 616 casualties and 107 deaths, but their advance was decisive in ending the war and the entire unit received the Croix de Guerre, France’s highest military honor. The historic black community parade also had bands and floats from the Masonic Blue Lodge, I.B.P.O.E.W. Elks, The Spring Street YMCA, Boys Scouts, Frontiers of America and the Urban League.

Monday, March 26, 2018

Madam C.J. Walker Quote


There is no royal flower-strewn path to success. And if there is, I have not found it, for if I have accomplished anything in life it is because I have been willing to work hard.

Sarah Breedlove, aka Madame C.J. Walker (12-23-1867 – 5-25-1919)
African-American entrepreneur, philanthropist, political and social activist
1st female self-made millionaire in America

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Life Lessons and Reflections - A Blast from the Past

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Just stumbled across this article from 2010, and thought it was worth sharing.  To see photos from San Blas Island, PRESS HERE.  To download PDF for easier reading, PRESS HERE!
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Saturday, March 3, 2018

MLK Oratorical Contest - Summit County 2018

If Slide Show does not begin within a few moments, you can view the photos in the Gallery by clicking here!
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Sunday, February 25, 2018

Pilot Isaiah Cooper

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February 26, 2018 - Hopeton Allstar Bailey


CONGRATULATIONS
Hopeton Allstar Bailey
AUTHOR /MOTIVATIONAL MINDSET SPEAKER / LIFE COACH / ENTREPRENEUR /MASTER TEACHER MATHS AND SCIENCE
https://www.facebook.com/hbailey123

2018 MLK Oratorical Contest - Please Register





Don’t forget to pre-register for this great event Akron!!!!! CALLING ALL SPEAKERS!!! Possible trip to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the state competition!!

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Monday, February 19, 2018

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Wednesday, February 14, 2018


CONGRATULATIONS
Robinlynne Mabin 
Radio Host and Mass Media Professional

https://www.facebook.com/ROBINLYNNESPRODUCTION

Black History Month Program The Stokes Brothers (Carl & Louis)

Photo courtesy of The Western Reserve Historical Society

To visit the Photo Gallery and see other photos from this program, click: http://henryford.zenfolio.com/p142467941


A big thank you to Roy Weissinger of the Western Reserve Historical Society for an informative and interesting program reflecting on the lives of Carl Stokes and Louis Stokes.  The program, one of series of Black History Month Programs presented at the Twinsburg Public Library, was a reflective and emotionally uplifting look at these two legendary men and the impact they had on generations of Americans.  Roy’s credentials include an extensive media background, along with spending some of his career at TV Channel 5.

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 - Kent Wise


CONGRATULATIONS
Kent Wise
Pastor, Author, Coach, Anti-Bullying Expert
https://www.facebook.com/kent.wise.75

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Monday, February 5, 2018 - Ethan Applesauce Holmes


CONGRATULATIONS
Ethan Applesauce Holmes
Founder & CEO of Holmes Mouthwatering Applesauce
at www.holmesapplesauce.com

Shared from https://blackhistory247.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Thursday, January 25, 2018