Louise Stokes
Louise Stokes 1913-1978 qualified in track and field for the 1936 Olympics but did not compete because of racism. 1941, she founded the Colored Women’s Bowling League.
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You get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do? Write in my gratitude journal.
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Tayy Thomas, 17, transgender girl, killed in Mobile, Alabama May 2024.
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Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time? Yes, reading fiction. I used to only read fiction, now I have tried to read fiction unsuccessfully (including books on The NY Times best seller’s list and Oprah’s book club) so I have outgrown fiction and don’t have any interest.
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One United Bank largest Black owned bank.
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What’s your favorite candy? Good & Plenty.
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I need a break from fear, doubt, and worry. A permanent break. I am filled with faith, certainly and calm.
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Braided Rapunzels of Namibia. Mbalantu women of Namibia in Africa, who are renowned for their incredibly long, braided hair.
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The most important invention in my lifetime is the iPhone and subsequent apps.
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In 1960, 17 African nations gained independence from colonial rule, marking a significant turning point in global Black history. This year is often called the “Year of Africa” because countries like Nigeria, Senegal, Madagascar, and the Democratic Republic of Congo broke free from European control, mainly from France, Belgium, and Britain.
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