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Black Millionaires from America’s History Black Americans were able to succeed despite harsh realities–before, during and after the Civil War. These pioneers should be remembered,

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What do you think about that?

Millionaires of the Past MARY ELLEN PLEASANT—solemn housemaid to self-made millionaire. She worked as a housemaid and cook Investments were her passion she eavesdropped on

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About Lauren

Celebrate life Grief feels so lonely. However, thanks to all the beautiful understanding since the Nov. 6 death of my daughter, I can truly say

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bOOK REVIEWS

UNspeakable THINGS By Jess Lourey Lourey’s taut family drama and murder mystery is a slow burn that raises your hackles from the outset and keeps

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Eddie Red, UNDERCOVER

Happy Black History Month. Take a look at another book featuring African American protagonists in a strong and positive way.

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History Is Made

On Tuesday, Feb. 6, my nephew and I watched history being made when SpaceX launched into outer space. Daelyn, my nephew, is a 17-year-old high

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Let us all embrace the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We need unity. Not a fake koombaya type of feel-good stuff. We have

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THROWBACK THURSDAY

I’m working on self-portrait.. I was 6-years old. I’m missing my front tooth. I was very shy. It’s a first draft, but how am I

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GOOD TROUBLE

Celebrate the life of a man who spent his helping others. John Lewis was the legend you never knew. John Lewis (Feb. 21, 1940-July 17,

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