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In October of 1904, Mary McLeod Bethune took five students into a newly rented house & started what is now known as Bethune-Cookman University. Then known as The Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute for Negro Girls, the school focused on teaching reading, writing, mathematics, home economics, and other vocational training courses. Selling baked foods & ice cream to keep the bills paid, enrollment would increase to over 200 students by 1906. By 1923, having expanded its reputation & land holdings, the school would merge with Jacksonville's Cookman Institute. Amazingly having started with only $1.50 in cash, a dream, and an amazing zeal for fundraising, Mary McLeod Bethune would see her new Bethune-Cookman College rise to become a fully-accredited college for liberal arts and teacher education by 1941 (she served as President until 1942). Under the leadership of its third President, Richard V. Moore, Sr., Bethune-Cookman would add programs in Music, Physical Education, Pre-Med, Pre-Dental and Pre-Pharmacy-plus add sixteen new buildings to the campus. In 2006 the school would offer its first Master's Degree Program, and in 2007, Bethune-Cookman College would rise to become Bethune-Cookman University. Today Bethune-Cookman University serves students from 35 different countries, and offers 35 different undergraduate degree programs-plus a Masters of Science in Transformative Leadership Degree Program. The school's founder, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune died May 18, 1955 at age 79. In 1973, she was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame. We encourage you to study more on the other aspects of her legacy, and will certainly post more about her in the future. #Salute http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/1787/Bethune-Mary-Mcleod-1875-1955.html http://www.floridahistorynetwork.com/may-18-1955---educator-dr-mary-mcleod-bethune-dies.html
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Roberta Flack - "Compared To What"To the majority of music lovers out there, Roberta Flack's legacy is tied to "Killing Me Softly," the magic she created in duets with Donny Hathaway, and a few other gems. But hidden in near obscurity are a strong series of powerful songs that speak to the social & spiritual consciousness (or lack thereof) of the world then and still now. Where's that bee and where's that honey? Where's my God and where's my money. Unreal values, crass distortion, Unwed mothers need abortion. Kind of brings to mind ol' young King Tut (He did it now) Tried to make it real — compared to what?! For those yet to see the Showtime Documentary "Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly," there is a wealth a information on the life, times & music of this highly underrated songbird. While it covers in great detail her entire life & career, the best part is the segment that deals with her life & music during the 1960's. She spoke to every aspect of The Black Struggle, and her own unique viewpoint on living through it. You will learn much from the documentary, and even more-should you choose to do a study of her music from that period. Conscious Lyricism at its Finest! #RespectThePioneers The President, he's got his war, Folks don't know just what it's for. Nobody gives us rhyme or reason. Have one doubt, they call it treason...Church on Sunday, sleep and nod. Tryin' to duck the wrath of God. Preacher's fillin' us with fright, Tryin' to tell us what he thinks is right. He really got to be some kind of nut (I can't use it!) Tryin' to make it real — compared to what? What is now Tuskegee University was founded on September 19th 1881. Founded by The Great Booker T. Washington and others, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute started with 30 students & a one room shanty. Since then, Tuskegee University found itself to home to one of, if not the most prestigious school of Veterinary Medicine, The Tuskegee Airmen Flight Training Program, the founding of The United Negro College Fund, and so much more. In the modern era Tuskegee added doctoral programs in integrative bio-Science, materials science & engineering, Business and Information Sciences and more. already existing programs in Engineering, Architecture and Physical Sciences expanded-including Aerospace Engineering (the only program of its kind at any HBCU). Today Tuskegee provides a high percentage of the Black Chemical, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Graduates-and provides more Doctorates in Materials Science and Engineering than any other school in the nation. The University is currently a highly preferred training locale for the future scientists from all over Africa, Asia & The Middle East-and is the Only University Campus in America designated as a National Historic Site by the U.S. Congress. Distinguished aumni include Military Pioneer & Legend Daniel "Chappie" James & groundbreaking author Ralph Ellison. Booker T. Washington is buried on campus of Tuskegee University, near the University Chapel. http://www.tuskegee.edu/about_us/history_and_mission.aspx http://www.tuskegee.edu/about_us/quick_facts.aspx http://www.aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/tuskegee-university-founded Atlanta University was founded on September 19th 1865. Born out of the work of the American Missionary Association & assistance from the Freedman's Bureau, Atlanta University is one of the original universities put in place to serve the Black Population of America. Starting originally as a grammar school, to provide the first solid legal education for the former slaves, what would ultimately rise to full University status by the late 1870's. Around this time, A.U. would serve a major source for teacher's & librarians who would teach in southern public schools. It had also added Graduate Studies in The Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Work, Business Administration, The Liberal Arts, and other areas. In 1896, W.E.B. DuBois would come on board as faculty at the university. “I’ll Find a Way or Make One.” By the late 1920's Atlanta University had added programs in Business & Engineering, and under the leadership of Morehouse College President Dr. John Hope, an alliance was formed between Au, mOREHOUSE & sPELMAN cOLLEGE (The Atlanta University System). In 1988, Clark College and Atlanta University merged to form the new Clark-Atlanta University. Distinguished Alumni of Atlanta University include the multi-talented James Weldon Johnson & Civil Rights Pioneer Walter White, among many others. http://www.blackpast.org/aah/historically-black-colleges-and-universities-atlanta http://www.cau.edu/gen_info/gen_info_his.html Credited as the first successful player to go straight from high school to the pros, Three Time NBA MVP Moses Malone passed away today. The younger generation may not be that familiar with the legend that was Moses Malone, and some of the old heads may have forgotten, so let's go on a journey... A true freak of nature, Moses Malone led his Petersburg High School basketball Team to 50 straight wins & Back to Back State Championships (1973-1974) before being drafted by The ABA Franchise Utah Stars in 1974. Though shorter and obviously much younger than the rival centers he would face at that time, Moses came in averaging 18 Points & 14 Rebounds per game during his rookie season. A couple of years later he moved on to The NBA's Houston Rockets and by 1979 had won his first of three League MVP awards. In 1981 he led an under-matched Rockets Squad to face The Boston Celtics in The NBA Finals, before going down in six games. Malone would go on to win his second MVP Award in 1982, before becoming every bit the Savior that The Philadelphia 76ers needed to finally get past The Celtics & Lakers. Making it even sweeter, Moses Malone predicted that they would sweep every team in four games apiece in route to The 1982-1983 NBA World Championship. His prophecy came just one game short of being true, as they did lose one playoff game before sweeping The Lakers in Four. That magical season would garner him his third NBA MVP Award. After a few more years in Philly, Malone would go on to play for The Washington Bullets, Atlanta Hawks & San Antonio Spurs before retiring in 1995. Moses Malone was a 12 Time All Star in an era where you had to do more than just score & toughness was essential to your survival. Not only did he survive for 21 Seasons, he Dominated. He is currently in the Top 10 All Time for Points & Rebounds, and will never be forgotten... |
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