At this time of year there are many different posts about Martin Luther King Jr. Usually they rehash the same information. Here are 8 facts that are not commonly discussed that you should know. Fact 1: He was born Michael Luther King, Jr. January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. Fact 2: His father, Michael King, […]
I’m not sure about you, but I believe learning how to de-stress should not be so stressful. But, let’s face it. You probably have a lot on your plate and are just trying to make it day-by-day. Managing your day-to-day life, your career, trying to be present for your spouse and significant other along with […]
A Star for Every Colony There have been 27 official versions of the American flag, starting with the first one in 1777 which displayed 13 stripes and 13 stars (for the 13 original colonies). When Kentucky and Vermont joined the union, the flag took on two more stars, so that from 1795 to 1818, 15 […]
In 1995.. Bernard Harris, African-American astronaut, takes space walk. 1971 – Satchel Paige Inducted to Baseball Hall of Fame In 1952 Author Ralph Ellison’s novel Invisible Man wins the National Book Award 1944 Novelist Alice Walker was born in Eatonton, Georgia. In 1906..Death of poet and novelist Paul Laurence Dunbar (33), Dayton, Ohio.
Dr. King was born in Atlanta on January 15, 1929, and died in Memphis on April 4, 1968. Dr. King’s legacy extends into today and he remains one of the most discussed leaders of our time. Among that discussion are some interesting facts that lend some insight into the man. Fact 1: Dr. King got […]
he Wiz Live! airs on NBC on Thursday with a star-studded lineup certain to have you ready to take a trip down the yellow brick road. The Broadway musical-turned-movie-turned-live TV musical features a newcomer as Dorothy (Shanice Williams), a Wiz vet as Aunt Em (Stephanie Mills, who played Dorothy in the 1975 Broadway musical) […]
Juanita Bynum is an empowerment and spiritual televangelist who aims to fuel people to live a life of integrity, success and happiness. Bynum has also accomplished a number of musical projects which have given her platinum sales in the gospel category. Let us take a look at some other facts in the life of […]
When people ask First Lady Michelle Obama to describe herself, she doesn’t hesitate to say that first and foremost, she is Malia and Sasha’s mom,” states Whitehouse.org. But Michelle Obama is more than just a mother and the FLOTUS. Born on January 17, 1964 in Chicago Illinois, Michelle Obama went on to achieve great successes on her own way before […]
Joel Osteen, pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, and the bestselling author of books like Your Best Life Now and I Declare: 31 Promises to Speak Over Your Life, has been dubbed “the smiling preacher” due to his toothy smile and upbeat attitude. Here are a few facts about Pastor Osteen and his ministry you might not know. 1. […]
About one million teenagers become pregnant each year in the United States, accounting for 13% of all U.S. births. While teen pregnancy rates have declined, black teens are still two to three times more likely than white teens to become pregnant. Yes, progress has been made, but there needs to be a continued focus on […]
This time of year, teachers and students often get stressed out over testing. So what advice are schools and doctors giving families to make sure students are at their best for the testing that started this week? Here are some tips from Dr. Ellen Rome, a pediatrician at the Cleveland Clinic. SLEEP •Unplug an hour […]
