This article is a great read.
06:28 PM - Mar 03, 2024
Election Night. Seems to be going pretty good so far huh? Well, I mean if you are team Blue.
09:31 PM - Nov 07, 2023
If you see this image floating around connected to the folding chair, it isn't true. That's Lewis Latimer, who was critical in the development of the telephone, significantly improved the production of carbon filament, & was crucial in the commercialization of the incandescent light bulb.
12:14 PM - Aug 07, 2023
I wonder how much traffic has increased over here since all the BS over in the other place continues to happens. Gotta be a decent amount.
03:15 PM - Jul 25, 2023
Spoutible isn't the new, exciting flash in the pan type of place, like it seems a few other places have become. Its a nice slow roasted pot roast, taking its time to get everything just right, where the payoff is going to be wonderful.
05:00 PM - Jul 18, 2023
Last 24 hours have been a bit interesting around the world huh?
06:08 PM - Jun 24, 2023
This will be the 5th Mother's Day without my mom here & the 1st one that also falls on my birthday. The pain always makes its presence known on days like today.
On this special day if ya can, hug your moms a little extra tight for me. You never know when it might be the last time you get to do it.
On this special day if ya can, hug your moms a little extra tight for me. You never know when it might be the last time you get to do it.
01:14 AM - May 14, 2023
Just submitted my Application for Graduation and I'm not gonna lie--it kinda hurt a bit. I've been a student working toward this for so long, overcoming so many obstacles to get here, it just feels like a part of me now. I guess it's time to put this behind me & look toward grad school now.
09:14 PM - May 07, 2023
And with that final submission, I am officially finished with my undergraduate journey. Being an older student has been challenging at times, but it's been a blast.
07:17 PM - Apr 30, 2023
This will be the last night I go to bed as an undergrad student. Tomorrow is my final day & once I submit my assignments, I will be finished with what turned out to be an 8 year journey. Grateful to have finally made it but sad this part is over. It's been a struggle at times, but I made it!
10:25 PM - Apr 29, 2023
This is gonna be a strange week. No new episodes of The Mandalorian or Picard to enjoy. Bugger.
10:53 PM - Apr 25, 2023
Thankfully, our long national nightmare is over. The noted anti-vaxxer, anti-science QB has been traded to the team owned by the heir to the Johnson & Johnson fortune. All is right in the world of sports. Whew.
06:37 PM - Apr 24, 2023
She is Risen!
Have a pleasant and peaceful Easter, y'all.
Have a pleasant and peaceful Easter, y'all.
03:45 PM - Apr 09, 2023
Unbridled corruption in the Supreme Court and unchecked authoritarianism in Tennessee.
What a wonderful day for democracy huh?
Ugh . . .
What a wonderful day for democracy huh?
Ugh . . .
06:04 PM - Apr 06, 2023
In March, I posted 31 wonderful & history making Black women who made the world around them a better place. During this journey to build a new foundation here, my posts received quite a few likes, a number of echoes, & even a few comments here and there. Overall, I am pleased with the outcome.
06:27 PM - Apr 01, 2023
WHM Nugget:
Vernice "Flygirl" Armour is a former USMC officer who was the first Black female naval aviator & first female combat aviator in the Marine Corps. She flew the AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopter in the 2003 invasion of Iraq & served two tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Vernice "Flygirl" Armour is a former USMC officer who was the first Black female naval aviator & first female combat aviator in the Marine Corps. She flew the AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopter in the 2003 invasion of Iraq & served two tours in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
06:33 PM - Mar 31, 2023
WHM Nugget:
Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander was the 1st black women to receive a Ph.D. in economics & the 1st black woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania law school. In 1943, she helped found the National Bar Association & in 1946, served on the President’s Committee on Civil Right
Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander was the 1st black women to receive a Ph.D. in economics & the 1st black woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania law school. In 1943, she helped found the National Bar Association & in 1946, served on the President’s Committee on Civil Right
08:24 PM - Mar 30, 2023
WHM Nugget:
In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to travel in space. In addition to her many awards, Mae was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame & the International Space Hall of Fame. She was also the first real astronaut to be on an episode of Star Trek.
In 1992, Dr. Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to travel in space. In addition to her many awards, Mae was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame & the International Space Hall of Fame. She was also the first real astronaut to be on an episode of Star Trek.
07:59 PM - Mar 29, 2023
WHM Nugget:
Wangari Maathai was the first Black African woman to receive a Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in environmental conservation. She was elected to parliament with 98% of the vote & appointed Assistant Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Wildlife in Kenya’s ninth parliament
Wangari Maathai was the first Black African woman to receive a Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in environmental conservation. She was elected to parliament with 98% of the vote & appointed Assistant Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Wildlife in Kenya’s ninth parliament
09:57 PM - Mar 28, 2023
WHM Nugget:
Leah Chase was a legend for the Creole cuisine at her restaurant Dooky Chase, her political activism, her tireless work for numerous organizations, & her extensive art collection. She helped bring about change simply by doing what she did best: bringing people together over good food.
Leah Chase was a legend for the Creole cuisine at her restaurant Dooky Chase, her political activism, her tireless work for numerous organizations, & her extensive art collection. She helped bring about change simply by doing what she did best: bringing people together over good food.
09:59 PM - Mar 27, 2023
WHM Nugget:
Elizabeth Carter Brooks studied architecture & design at the Swain Free School in her native New Bedford, Mass., became New Bedford's first African-American teacher, founded the community's NAACP chapter, & helped open the New Bedford Home for the Aged, designing its permanent home.
Elizabeth Carter Brooks studied architecture & design at the Swain Free School in her native New Bedford, Mass., became New Bedford's first African-American teacher, founded the community's NAACP chapter, & helped open the New Bedford Home for the Aged, designing its permanent home.
02:19 PM - Mar 27, 2023
WHM Nugget:
Billie Holiday, one of the 20th century's greatest jazz singers, worked with Artie Shaw & his orchestra in 1938, becoming one of the first female African-American vocalists to work with a white orchestra. Her singing reflected her tumultuous life, marred by bouts of substance abuse.
Billie Holiday, one of the 20th century's greatest jazz singers, worked with Artie Shaw & his orchestra in 1938, becoming one of the first female African-American vocalists to work with a white orchestra. Her singing reflected her tumultuous life, marred by bouts of substance abuse.
02:47 PM - Mar 26, 2023
WHM Nugget:
Nannie Helen Burroughs was a leading educator, feminist, & suffragist in the Washington, D.C., area. After she was denied a teaching job there, Burroughs founded the National Training School for Women and Girls in 1909. She served as the school's president until her death in 1961.
Nannie Helen Burroughs was a leading educator, feminist, & suffragist in the Washington, D.C., area. After she was denied a teaching job there, Burroughs founded the National Training School for Women and Girls in 1909. She served as the school's president until her death in 1961.
03:17 PM - Mar 25, 2023
WHM Nugget:
Sissieretta Jones was an internationally acclaimed soprano & the first African-American to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1892. She sang classical opera in the United States & toured Europe, South America, Asia, Australia, & parts of Africa in the late 19th/20th century.
Sissieretta Jones was an internationally acclaimed soprano & the first African-American to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1892. She sang classical opera in the United States & toured Europe, South America, Asia, Australia, & parts of Africa in the late 19th/20th century.
11:43 PM - Mar 23, 2023
WHM Nugget:
Zora Neale Hurston devoted her life to studying & promoting Black culture & folklore through her writing. Among her works are novels, satires, a book about voodoo in Haiti & Jamaica, and a collaboration with poet & playwright Langston Hughes titled "Mule Bone: A Comedy of Negro Life."
Zora Neale Hurston devoted her life to studying & promoting Black culture & folklore through her writing. Among her works are novels, satires, a book about voodoo in Haiti & Jamaica, and a collaboration with poet & playwright Langston Hughes titled "Mule Bone: A Comedy of Negro Life."
12:24 AM - Mar 23, 2023
WHM Nugget:
Constance Baker Motley was the first Black woman to attend Columbia Law School. In 1964 she became the first African-American woman elected to the New York State Senate & in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson appointed her as the first Black woman to become a federal judge.
Constance Baker Motley was the first Black woman to attend Columbia Law School. In 1964 she became the first African-American woman elected to the New York State Senate & in 1966, President Lyndon Johnson appointed her as the first Black woman to become a federal judge.
11:08 PM - Mar 21, 2023
WHM Nugget:
In 1936, educator, civil & women’s rights leader, & college founder Mary McLeod Bethune was named director of Negro Affairs of the National Youth Administration by President Franklin Roosevelt. In 1945 she was the only woman of color at the founding conference of the United Nations.
In 1936, educator, civil & women’s rights leader, & college founder Mary McLeod Bethune was named director of Negro Affairs of the National Youth Administration by President Franklin Roosevelt. In 1945 she was the only woman of color at the founding conference of the United Nations.
11:55 PM - Mar 20, 2023
WHM Nugget:
Hallie Quinn Brown was an educator who taught on plantation schools. In 1892-93, she was principal of Tuskegee Institutes in Alabama. In 1894, she began a tour of Europe, lecturing about African-American life & temperance. She also helped found the National Association of Colored Wome
Hallie Quinn Brown was an educator who taught on plantation schools. In 1892-93, she was principal of Tuskegee Institutes in Alabama. In 1894, she began a tour of Europe, lecturing about African-American life & temperance. She also helped found the National Association of Colored Wome
11:29 PM - Mar 19, 2023
WHM Nugget:
In 1968, Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to Congress & in 1972, was the first woman to seek the nomination for president from one of the two major political parties. She was an outspoken advocate for women & minorities during her seven terms in Congress.
In 1968, Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to Congress & in 1972, was the first woman to seek the nomination for president from one of the two major political parties. She was an outspoken advocate for women & minorities during her seven terms in Congress.
02:22 PM - Mar 19, 2023
WHM Nugget:
Patricia Harris was a trailblazer. She was the first Black woman to serve as an American ambassador when she represented the United States in Luxembourg from 1965 to 1967, and the first appointed to a Cabinet when she was named Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in 1977.
Patricia Harris was a trailblazer. She was the first Black woman to serve as an American ambassador when she represented the United States in Luxembourg from 1965 to 1967, and the first appointed to a Cabinet when she was named Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in 1977.
01:45 PM - Mar 18, 2023
