This Day in Black History

 

On February 18, 1865, Rebel troops abandoned the city of Charleston, South Carolina. Some of the first Union troops to enter the city included members of the 21st U.S.C.T. (United States Colored Troops).

Taken from: https://www.cbs42.com/news/this-day-in-history-black-history-month-edition-february-18th/

This Day in Black History

 

On February 17, 1870, Mississippi became the 9th state readmitted after the Civil War. Congress passed the resolution on the condition that Mississippi would never change its constitution to disenfranchise African-Americans.

Taken from: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/this-day-in-history-black-history-month-edition-february-17th/

Enjoy Your 4 Day Weekend!

 See you on Wednesday the 18th!  Hope you get lots of rest!

Happy President's Day!

 

On this President's Day I want to highlight the 44th President - Barack Obama.  I miss him and his family!  They had no scandals, and were a family of love and decency!  Here is a current photo of his family now!  His girls are grown up!

I miss how he could laugh at himself!

This Day in Black History

 

On February, 1972, playing in his 940th game, Wilt Chamberlain scored his 30,000th point. The Los Angeles Lakers star became the first player in NBA history to score that many points.

Taken from: https://www.cbs42.com/news/this-day-in-history-black-history-month-edition-february-16th/

Happy Black History Month

 

A great way to start Black History Month is with the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing..."  This is the anthem for Black History Month.  NFL plays it every year at the Super Bowl.  So here is Alicia Keys singing it for the NFL.  

This Day In Black History

 

On February 15, 1804, New Jersey began the process to abolishing slavery in the state. The state legislature approved a law that would bring gradual emancipation in the Garden State. New Jersey was the last Northern state to outlaw slavery.

Taken from: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/this-day-in-history-black-history-month-edition-february-15th/