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“No man knows what he can do until he tries” – Dr. Carter G. Woodson

February 3, 2022 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter To kick off Black History Month, we celebrate Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as “The Father of Black History.” Dr. Woodson was an American historian, author, and journalist. The month of February was selected because the birthdays…

Rusty Potter

“Don’t send them away, you feed them”

January 27, 2022 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: So when Jesus came out of the wilderness, a vast crowd was waiting for him, and he pitied them and healed their sick. That evening the disciples came to him and said, “It is already past…

Lisa Wilmore

This prayer was taught to me for nightly kneeling at bedside!

January 27, 2022 Free PressBlogs

By Dr. Jacqueline Simmons This prayer was taught to me for nightly kneeling at bedside! “Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the LORD my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the…

Dr. Jacqueline Simmons

No one is born smart

January 27, 2022 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter There was a time when Einstein could not count and Shakespeare could not read. The expert was once the beginner. We all started from scratch. We are all born to learn. Some may learn a little quicker…

Rusty Potter

Your stuff is not required, but your soul is

January 20, 2022 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: Then one from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” But He said to him, “Man, who made Me a judge or an arbitrator over you?” And He…

Lisa Wilmore

Old folk taught me this poem during my younger years and very useful during my older days!!!

January 20, 2022 Free PressBlogs

Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons God is my help in every need, God does my every hunger feed. God walks beside me, guides my way through every moment of the day. I now am wise, I now am true, patient, kind and…

Jacquelyn Simmons

It doesn’t matter where you came from, all that matters is where you are going

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter We can’t change yesterday, but we can change tomorrow. If you can change what you think about yourself, you are on your way to changing your world. Every day you wake up is an opportunity for you…

Rusty Potter

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-- Celebrating Birthdays Today: Jennifer Johnson, Willie Cornelius, Monti George Sharp, Jaireeka Watson, Anna Griffin, Keishonza Zimmerson, Harold Toney, Cabrina Holland, Carol Boyd, Jennifer Hilliard, Lois Brown, Tabia Gooden, Marilyn Wimbish, Ernest Potter, Richard “Buddy” Moore, Willie Alexander, Arkisha Harris, Ananias Young. (9)
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-- This week in 1997 Lorraine Slacks published a strong letter of support for Dr. Louise Dunbar, the new principal of Carroll High School. Slacks criticized those who doubted the administrative ability of a woman. (29)
--- This week in 1997 Roy Shelling filed suit against City School Board in his forced retirement case involving sexual allegations as principal of Lincoln Elementary School (29)
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