Great moment in African American History. The video below explains the moment:
Thursday, January 30, 2025
This Day In History
Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ratified
On this day in 1870, the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was ratified, guaranteeing the right to vote regardless of race and intending to ensure, with the Fourteenth Amendment, the civil rights of former slaves.
Februsry 3, 1870
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/February-3
This Day In History
Ban on African National Congress lifted
On this day in 1990, South African President F.W. de Klerk lifted the 30-year ban on the African National Congress, resulting in the release from prison of Nelson Mandela and marking the beginning of the end of apartheid.
February 2, 1990
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/February-2
This Day in History
American writer Langston Hughes, one of the foremost interpreters to the world of the Black experience in the United States, was born.
February 1, 1902
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/February-1
Black History Month 2025
Febuary is Black History Month. A time to celebrate and highlight moments in Black History! This month every post on my blog will highlight a moment in Black History.
A GREAT way to start Black History Month is the Black National Anthem!
This Day In History
The United Kingdom formally left the European Union, more than three years after the country voted for “Brexit.”
January 31,2020
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-31
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Extra Credit Opportunity
Our classroom needs Glue Sticks! If you bring me 5 glue sticks - I will give you 5 points extra credit.
This Day In History
“Great Soul” assassinated
Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi—considered the father of his country and internationally esteemed for his doctrine of nonviolent protest (satyagraha) to achieve political and social progress—was assassinated on this day in 1948.
January 30, 1948
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-30
This Day In History
The Prohibition (Eighteenth) Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified and went into effect the following year.
January 29, 1919
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-29
Monday, January 27, 2025
This Day In History
Explosion of the space shuttle Challenger
On this day in 1986, the U.S. space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from Florida, killing all seven aboard, including a schoolteacher who had been chosen as the first American civilian to travel in space.
January 28, 1986
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-28
Friday, January 24, 2025
This Day In History
Vietnam War ended
The Paris accord ending the Vietnam War, America's longest war to that time, was signed this day in 1973, providing for an exchange of prisoners and for the unilateral withdrawal of U.S. forces from South Vietnam.
January 27, 1973
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-27
The moment when Americans knew the war was over. Cronkite was the most trusted man in America:
This Day In History
American basketball player Kobe Bryant—who was considered one of the sport's greatest players, winning five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers—died in a helicopter crash at the age of 41.
January 26, 2020
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-26
My favorite Kobe Bryant Surprise:
This Day In History
American actress Mary Tyler Moore, who helped redefine the portrayal of women on TV with her roles in the comedies The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–66) and The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–77), died in Greenwich, Connecticut.
January 25, 2017
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-25
You know you are a big deal when you make Oprah do this!
This Day In History
American lawyer and civil rights activist Thurgood Marshall, who was the first African American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court (1967–91), died at age 84.
January 24, 1993
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-24
Winter Formal 2025
Winter Formal was January 18, 2025 at the Big 10 Ballroom. Such a fun time with a Wicked Theme. We all clean up so nicely! Here are my pics:
I loved Jolie's commitment and dressed up like Elphaba.
Current students
Selfie before the dance
C and I
My love and I
Miri and I - she is a leader of Hornets for Christ
Emmet and I
These students were in my class last year
Current students
Trinity and I
I cannot believe they are SENIORS!!! They were in my class 2 years ago!
Love Ms. Humprey!
This Day In History
Madeleine Albright sworn in as U.S. secretary of state
On this day in 1997, Madeleine Albright, who had earlier served as U.S. ambassador to the UN, assumed under President Bill Clinton the office of secretary of state, becoming the first woman to hold that cabinet post.
January 23, 1997
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-23
This Day In History
Roe v. Wade ruling
On this day in 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court issued one of its most momentous decisions, ruling in Roe v. Wade that a Texas statute criminalizing abortion in most instances violated a woman's constitutional right of privacy.
January 22, 1973
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-22
Friday, January 17, 2025
This Day in History
Demonstrations, known collectively as the Women's March, were held throughout the world to support gender equality, civil rights, and other issues that were expected to face challenges under newly inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump; it was widely believed to be the largest single-day demonstration in U.S. history.
January 21, 2017
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-21
Happy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day - No SCHOOL!
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday the 20th for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - ENJOY! Do something fun, sleep in, or be productive. But do NOT forget to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We have the day off. He did something important for us to have the day off. Here are 3 things you could watch to remember and honor Dr. King Jr.
1. I have a dream speech
Dr. King Jr. marched on Washington and ended with the I Have a Dream Speech. So famous! If you have time watch the WHOLE Speech!
2. Selma
A great movie about a famous Dr. King moment is Selma. The movie is about Bloody Sunday, and that fateful day across that bridge. The big thing I took away was Dr. King knew the danger is life was in, but he kept going! So brave!
3. Mountaintop Speech
My favorite speech from MLK Jr. is his last speech before he was assassinated. It is powerful!
This Day In History
Barack Obama sworn in as president
On this day in 2009, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the office.
January 20, 2009
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-20
Remember The Titans
A GREAT Historical Movie is Remember the Titans. The movie is about the 1960s and the beginning of Integration in schools in the South. This movie focuses on a football team that struggles with integrating , and how they deal with it. The coach is Denzel Washington who brings the team together.
I showed the scene 2 weeks ago for the Gettysburg scene. Washington uses the Battle of Gettysburg as a lesson to bring the team together! It is powerful. Below is the scene.
This Day In History
The International Olympic Committee officially reinstated the gold medals of American athlete Jim Thorpe, who had won the decathlon and the pentathlon at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm but was later deprived of his medals over allegations that he was not an amateur athlete.
January 18, 1983
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-18
Thursday, January 16, 2025
This Day In History
Hawaiian monarchy overthrown
Acting for Hawaiian sugar interests and their American allies, a committee led by Sanford Ballard Dole deposed Hawaiian Queen Liliuokalani this day in 1893 and installed a provisional government with Dole as president.
January 17, 1893
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-17
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
This Day In History
Beginning of Persian Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War, triggered by Iraq's occupation of Kuwait in August 1990, began on this day in 1991 with a U.S.-led air offensive against Iraq that continued until a cease-fire was declared on February 28.
January 16, 1991
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-16
Monday, January 13, 2025
We ARE Booker T!!!
Boy I am glad that I TEACH at Booker T! They remade the old "We ARE Booker T" Video. I had to share! So good! They even asked me to be in the video!
This Day In History
The American television series Happy Days, a nostalgic comedy set during the 1950s and '60s, premiered on ABC.
January 15, 1974
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/January-15
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