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DIRECTIONS: Read the clue. Each clue tells about a famous Black American. Can you name that person?
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CLUE: This person refused to give up a seat on the bus. That action led to a 382-day boycott by Black people in Montgomery, Alabama.
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Answer to quiz provided next Sunday, 5/25/14
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ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S QUIZ: FREDERICK DOUGLASS
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Sunday, May 18, 2014
Saturday, May 17, 2014
HISTORICAL NEWS JOURNAL
Black Poet
arrives
In Hartford
Hartford, Conn.- Jupiter
Hammon, the first black man to
publish poetry in these colonies,
recently arrived in this literary
capital with his master, Joseph
Lloyd. They fled Long Island
shortly before it was taken
by the enemy.
Hammon is a man of rare
talent, completely unschooled
and self-taught in the art of
writing. His most famous piece,
published in 1760, is entitled An
Evening Thought: Salvation By
Christ With Penitential Cries.
We can assure our readers
that Mr. Hammon is presently
composing a new work, to be
entitled An Essay on the Ten
Virgins. It will soon be available
for purchase at the Printing
Office in Hartford.
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**The preceding was an actual newspaper article as printed on February 28, 1778.
arrives
In Hartford
Hartford, Conn.- Jupiter
Hammon, the first black man to
publish poetry in these colonies,
recently arrived in this literary
capital with his master, Joseph
Lloyd. They fled Long Island
shortly before it was taken
by the enemy.
Hammon is a man of rare
talent, completely unschooled
and self-taught in the art of
writing. His most famous piece,
published in 1760, is entitled An
Evening Thought: Salvation By
Christ With Penitential Cries.
We can assure our readers
that Mr. Hammon is presently
composing a new work, to be
entitled An Essay on the Ten
Virgins. It will soon be available
for purchase at the Printing
Office in Hartford.
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**The preceding was an actual newspaper article as printed on February 28, 1778.
Booker T. Washington-COMMUNITY CREATOR
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Booker T. Washington was born a slave in Virginia in 1856. After emancipation he moved to West Virginia, but was educated at Hampton Institute in Virginia.
In 1881 he founded the now-legendary Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. He believed that Black people should be trained in practical skills and should improve themselves through vocational education.
In the 1890's he became the spokesperson for Black people, an until his death in 1915 was thought of as the leader of Black Americans.
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To read his remarkable story, check out his autobiography, UP FROM SLAVERY, then google-search his name, and click on the relevant online sources.
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in Virginia in 1856. After emancipation he moved to West Virginia, but was educated at Hampton Institute in Virginia.
In 1881 he founded the now-legendary Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. He believed that Black people should be trained in practical skills and should improve themselves through vocational education.
In the 1890's he became the spokesperson for Black people, an until his death in 1915 was thought of as the leader of Black Americans.
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To read his remarkable story, check out his autobiography, UP FROM SLAVERY, then google-search his name, and click on the relevant online sources.
a poem for ARMED FORCES DAY
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Armed Forces Day
Celebrates all branches
Of the military
These armed warriors both
Men and women from
All walks of life who
Proud enough to
Represent and
Brave enough to die
If necessary
Defending America
On all shores
One if by land
Two if by sea
We honor them
With parades and cheering
Down long boulevards through the
Heart of the townspeople whose
Patriotic display of
Fireworks pays a small
Price for peace of mind
Armed Forces Day
Celebrates all branches
Of the military
These armed warriors both
Men and women from
All walks of life who
Proud enough to
Represent and
Brave enough to die
If necessary
Defending America
On all shores
One if by land
Two if by sea
We honor them
With parades and cheering
Down long boulevards through the
Heart of the townspeople whose
Patriotic display of
Fireworks pays a small
Price for peace of mind
Sunday, May 11, 2014
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
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GO CELEBRATE YOUR MOTHER, WHO GAVE YOU THE GIFT OF LIFE!
GO CELEBRATE YOUR MOTHER, WHO GAVE YOU THE GIFT OF LIFE!
Saturday, May 10, 2014
THE BLACK EXPERIENCE 101
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DIRECTIONS: Read the clue. Each clue tells about a famous Black American. Can you name that person?
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Hint: This person was instrumental in creating the Black community.
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Clue: This person visited President Abraham Lincoln in the White House in 1864.
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Answer to quiz provided next Sunday, 5/18/14
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ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S QUIZ: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
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DIRECTIONS: Read the clue. Each clue tells about a famous Black American. Can you name that person?
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Hint: This person was instrumental in creating the Black community.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Clue: This person visited President Abraham Lincoln in the White House in 1864.
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Answer to quiz provided next Sunday, 5/18/14
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ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S QUIZ: BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
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ARMED FORCES DAY
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Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day every year on the 3rd Saturday in May. It is a day to pay tribute to the men and women who serve in the United States armed forces.
Many events take place across the country on this day. This year it will be celebrated on May 17, 2014.
DON'T FORGET OUR BLACK SOLDIERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN AMERICA'S ARMED FORCES FROM THE BEGINNING!
GET OUT AND CELEBRATE!
For a list of events/activities log on to timeanddate.com/holidays/us/armed-forces-day
Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day every year on the 3rd Saturday in May. It is a day to pay tribute to the men and women who serve in the United States armed forces.
Many events take place across the country on this day. This year it will be celebrated on May 17, 2014.
DON'T FORGET OUR BLACK SOLDIERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN AMERICA'S ARMED FORCES FROM THE BEGINNING!
GET OUT AND CELEBRATE!
For a list of events/activities log on to timeanddate.com/holidays/us/armed-forces-day
Sunday, May 4, 2014
THE BLACK EXPERIENCE 101
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DIRECTIONS: Read the clue. Each clue tells about a famous Black "American". Can you name this person?
Hint:--This person was instrumental in CREATING THE BLACK COMMUNITY!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLUE: This person started a school in Alabama where Black children could learn skills such as shoe making and farming.
Answers next Sunday, 5/ll/14 on The Black Experience 101
DIRECTIONS: Read the clue. Each clue tells about a famous Black "American". Can you name this person?
Hint:--This person was instrumental in CREATING THE BLACK COMMUNITY!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CLUE: This person started a school in Alabama where Black children could learn skills such as shoe making and farming.
Answers next Sunday, 5/ll/14 on The Black Experience 101
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