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#blackhistory #blackpanther #blackhistorymonth #pantherparty #blackpantherfounder #amomentinblackhistory #wmihradio #phillyradio #podcast #internetradio (at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt3lpDWhFjX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1f2mqrena54s1

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A moment in Black history! Did you know Esther Jones was the real Betty Boop! The iconic character was inspired by the jazz singer in Harlem ... #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryfacts #365daysofblackhistory #amomentinblackhistory #jazz #harlem #Estherjones #myblackhistory (at Amanda's House Inc.)

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‪And now a quote from your favorite black history month poet, Phaedra Parks‬ ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾#AMomentInBlackHistory

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A moment in Black History! Did you know Dorothy Heights organized the First African American Reunion (a celebration of tradition and values which is still held annually)! Heights an American Administrator and Educator, spent decades working for Racial equality and women’s rights. Heights was the first director of the YWCA’S integration efforts forming the center for racial justice. Heights was the only woman seated on the speakers platform of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr “I Have A Dream “ speech, although she was not ask to speak . Heights co-founded the National Women Political Caucus. Heights served on the boards of several national civic organizations, serving as National president of sorority Delta Sigma Theta. Heights received many accolades, in 1994 The Presidential Medal of Freedom and 2004 The Congressional Gold Medal to name a few. #amomentinblackhistory #myblackhistory #blackhistoryfacts #factsonblackhistory #365daysofblackhistory #blackhistory #womeninblackhistory #civilrights #deltasigmatheta #education #history #womenrights #blackhistorymonth2018 (at Memorial Regional Hospital)

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A moment in Black History! Did you Know Before Rosa Park’s, 15yr old Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing her seat to a white person on the bus? On March 2, 1955 nine months prior to Rosa Park’s arrest Claudette Colvin was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated Montgomery, Alabama bus. Due to Colvin age and becoming pregnant, the NAACP decided not to use Colvin case to challenge the segregation laws. They thought an unwed mother would attract negative attention in a public legal battle. #amomentinblackhistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #myblackhistory #365daysofblackhistory #education #blackhistory2018 #history (at Memorial Regional Hospital)

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A moment in Black History! Did you know Hattie McDaniel was an America stage actress , professional singer-songwriter and comedian. McDaniel is best know for her role as “Mammy” in Gone with the wind for which McDaniel won the Academy Award for best supporting Actress, The First Academy award won by an African American entertainer. McDaniel was also the first African American woman to sing on radio in the United States. #amomentinblackhistory #blackhistoryfacts #myblackhistory #365daysofblackhistory #blackhistorymonth2018 #Oscar #hattieMcdaniel #actress #songwritter #history #education #entertainer (at Memorial Regional Hospital)

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A moment in Black History! Did you know that Phyllis Wheatley was the first published African-American female Poet author? Wheatley born in west Africa, was sold into slavery at the age of seven and transported to North America. Wheatley was a servant who published her first poem at the age of 12 in the mid 1200’s. #amomentinblackhistory #blackhistoryfacts #365daysofblackhistory #blackhistorymonth #myblackhistory #blackhistory #africanamerican #author #poet #phylliswheatly (at Memorial Regional Hospital)

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A moment in back history! #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryfacts #amomentinblackhistory #365daysofblackhistory (at Amanda's House Inc.)

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Did you know Bass Reeves was the inspiration for the real “Lone Ranger” ? Born a slave, Reeves escaped west during the Civil War. Reeves lived in the Indian Territory, he became a Deputy U.S. Marshall, a master of disguise, and an expert marksman. Reeves had a Native American companion and rode a sliver horse. #amomentinblackhistory #blackhistoryfacts #365daysofblackhistory #blackhistorymonth #myblackhistory #education #history #blackcowboys (at Amanda's House Inc.)

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A moment in Black history ! Did you know Lincoln University in Pennsylvania is the first institution of higher education founded for African-Americans. It paved the way for the 104 other historically Black colleges, which have produced distinguished alums like Thurgood Marshall, Spike Lee, and the almighty Oprah. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistoryfacts #amomentinblackhistory #365daysofblackhistory #myblackhistory #hbcu #lincolnuniversity #education (at Amanda's House Inc.)

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A moment in Black History! Did you know Melissa Harville-Lebron is The First African American Woman to own a NASCAR Licensed Team! Lebron a single mother of seven, is the founder and CEO of EZ NorthEast Motorsports. Lebron created EZ NorthEast motorsports under the umbrella of W.M stone Enterprise INC. EZ NorthEast a licensed top tier company world truck series, became the first Multicultural team to Race Competitively in NASCAR. #amomentinblackhistory #blackhistorymonth2018 #blackhistoryfacts #blackhistory #myblackhistory #NASCAR #womeninblackhistory #365daysofblackhistory #History #education (at Memorial Regional Hospital)

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A moment in Black History! Did you know Sarah Rector received attention at the age of 11 yrs old when the Kansas City Star in 1913, publicized the headline “ Millions to a Negro Girl” . When Rector turned 18, she left Tuskegee and her entire family moved with her to Kansas City, Missouri. Rector now owned stocks and bonds, a boarding house, a bakery and the Busy Bee Café in Muskogee, Oklahoma as well as 2,000 acres of Prime River Bottomland. Sarah was a millionaire. The family moved into the Rector Mansion. #amomentinblackhistory #blackhistoryfacts #365daysofblackhistory #myblackhistory #eduction #history #millionaire #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory (at Amanda's House Inc.)

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A moment in Black History! Did you know Bessie Coleman was the First licensed African American Female Pilot! Bessie received her pilot license in June of 1921. The Fèdèration Aèronautique International awarded Bessie a international pilot license. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory2018 #blackhistoryfacts #365daysofblackhistory #amomentinblackhistory #myblackhistory #blackhistorymonth #avaition #femalepilots (at Amanda's House Inc.)

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A moment in Black History! Doug Williams was the first African American quarterback to win a super bowl! #blackhostoryfacts #amomentinblackhistory #blackhistorymonth #myblackhistory #365daysofblackhistory (at Amanda's House Inc.)