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A Negro Who Could… and Did!

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Written by Sage | February 26, 2026 The man pictured above is known for his works as an American historian, author, and journalism. Born on December 19, 1875 in New Canton, VA. Two former enslaved workers, Anne Eliza (nee Riddle) and James Henry Woodson would birth a child and they would name him Carter Godwin…

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Today In Music History

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Written by Sage / March 5, 2026 57 years ago today.  In Music History.  The man that would become the King Of Rock n Roll. Elvis Presley. Records “Change of Habit” and “Let’s Be Friends.” Also. 63 years ago today. The Beatles recorded several songs. One of them being a third UK single, “From Me…

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Melanated Love & Healing

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Written by Sage | February 12, 2026 Black Love Day.…. Who Knew? Tomorrow mark’s the day, the day to showcase Love & Healing!! Do you have Black Love? Are you healed from pain or healed from illness? If so, then you can relate….. Come on….. Read on to explore all the love and healing you…

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The State of The Mind

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Written By Sage | May 14, 2026 Mental Health. If you know you know. If you are living with it or know someone that is, then this post is for you. It’s a serious condition that can affect your everyday lifestyle. Talk to someone. Why, because mental health is the state of your psychological and…

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Happy New Year’s Eve

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Written by Tarék | March 31, 2026 Most of you may not understand. While a few of you are well aware. Today is New Year’s Eve. Making tomorrow mark the actual start of the New Year. Is it not? Many calendars began their monthly year with March 25 and ended with December 25. Martius (March), Aprilis (April),…

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June 2026 Recognitions

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June is here and the topics are rolling in. As you have read in Sage’s post on last week, this month recognizes Men’s Mental Health. This topic touches on a serious matter. Though, all too often, it is commonly overlooked. Men are sought out to be strong-willed, protectors and providers who hide and suppress their…

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Night Falls Over Alex Haley

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Written by Tarék | February 10, 2026 Thirty-four years ago, today, we lost a man to whom most would consider to be Black America’s greatest storyteller. Alex Haley. Born Alexander Murray Palmer Haley on August 11, 1921 in Ithaca, NY. Which, at that time, had a population of circa 1065, according to the 1920 census…

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20th Century Fashion History

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Written By Sage / March 19, 2026 Hello, how are you today? That’s good to hear. So, let’s talk about the world of “Fashion”. Have you ever asked yourself, “how far back does fashion go?” Yes, no? Well, let’s take a dive into it. Come take a ride, with me, back to the 20th century….

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Consistent

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Written By Sage | June 18, 2026 Staying consistent is not hard to do. Consistency is something steady, reliable, and free from unexpected change. It means acting, behaving, or occurring in a uniform way over time. Stop and think. Am I being consistent? Am I ok with unexpected change?Being consistent doesn’t just mean having a…

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TAP to the Beat

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Written by Sage | April 9, 2026 c. 1825 – c. 1854, a dancer was born. His name is William Henry Lane (Master Juba). He’s also considered the Father of Tap Dance. Born in the small town of Providence, Rhode Island. William Henry Lane is a African American dancer. He is considered the greatest dancer…

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