It was the last year of high school. It was a brisk cool day. My usual routine was go to class. After class take the city bus to downtown Hartford, get off in front of Friendly’s Restaurant. There I ordered my usual– a chicken sandwich with extra mayo and a strawberry fribble. Then . . . → Read More: Challenger Explosion – Where were you when it happened?
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On this date in 1892, The woman who dared to dream was born. Ms. Bessie Coleman was one of 13 children born in Atlanta, TX. She grew up during the Jim Crow era. This was a time when being Black could cost you your life. This was a time when Black folk were to . . . → Read More: Bessie Coleman – The World’s First Internationally Licensed Pilot There are people in our lives that want only the best for you. They will do whatever they can, whenever they can even when it is obvious that the only benefit for themselves is that they are helping some one they love and respect. They never ask for anything in return except you do . . . → Read More: This one is for the Unsung in my life I have several women that I portray that cover 18th, 19th and early 20th century. I am now looking to portray a powerful, influential African-American woman of the late 20th century. Some one who has made an impact on our community far and wide but little is known of her. Any suggestions? Oral tradition is the way a native people continue to keep their heritage alive. Whether these stories are told through the eyes of animals or through first person narrative, oral tradition can and will teach us life lessons. While growing up in Mississippi, I was surrounded by this tradition. I would hear the stories . . . → Read More: Oral Traditions: Life Lessons Marian Wright attended racially segregated public schools, but excelled academically despite the inadequate opportunities offered to her in those institutions. After graduation Wright attended Spelman College, a prominent institution for black women in Atlanta, Georgia. While at Spelman Wright received scholarships to study abroad that took her to Paris, Switzerland, and the Soviet . . . → Read More: The First Black Woman to practice law in Mississippi On this day in 1941, a cook by the name of Doris “Dorie” Miller, became a hero. Dorie as he was affectionately known would put thoughts of his own safety away and man a military weapon he had no knowledge of. Due to his bravery he was awarded the Navy Cross (The third highest . . . → Read More: Above and beyond the call of duty! – Dorie Miller Hey everybody! I am finally taking the blogging plunge. I am a storyteller/performing artist. I bring obscure women to life! Please visit my website www.historicalfirsts.org. As I become more familiar with blogging I will post cultural facts and tidbits. I hope you will follow . . . → Read More: OMG! It’s me! Tammy Denease! Adventures, discoveries, learning and teaching take place here as Tammy shares her adventures. |
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