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Created with the professional African-American woman in mind, the scope of Sojourner’s Place evolves every day. In addition to discussions on working while Black and the political arena, you’ll find posts on a myriad of other topics of interest t
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still feeling the joy
For obvious reasons, I'm still feeling the joy of the recent unveiling of the Sojourner Truth bust in the U.S. Capitol earlier this week. So, ya'll please indulge me for a bit as I continue celebrating with yet another post on this historic event.Fir...
unveiling of the truth
Today, the bust of Sojourner Truth was unveiled in the during a gala celebration held in Emancipation Hall of the United States Capital.Created by Artis Lane, the bust was completely funded through private funds ans will remain on permanent display i...
ain't i a woman? yes! you are!
For 158 years, we have waited for the answer. For 158 years, the question has been asked. And, now after 158 years of waiting, America will reply with a loud and resounding YES. YES, Mrs. Isabella Baumfree, YOU ARE A WOMAN!Much obliged to the decade ...
in honor of the man named king
On April 4, 1968, the man we called King, was taken from our midst. For many, he was a Dreamer, for other a Drum Major, still other saw him as a savior of sorts. His message was one of freedom and equality. His calling was to do God's Will. Yet, a sn...
sunday inspirations...a black woman's smile
Good morning! And what a wonderful Sunday morning it is. Today is the day that the Lord has made and let us be glad and rejoice in it.In celebration of the rich and colorful history of African-American women, I present to you, this Sunday Inspiration...
sunday inspirations...the wisdom and truth of isabella baumfree
One hundred and twenty-five years ago this week, Isabella Baumfree went "home like a shooting star" and it is fitting that I honor her life today on this Sunday Inspiration. Isabella is the inspiration behind this spot. Isabella is for whom this spot...
daddy, you never told me
I wanted to do something special for this Veteran's Day in honor of my Father, a Captain in the US Air Force. In doing so, I tried to find out what happened during the late 1950s that caused my father and others to go on "military maneuvers" to Goose...
nouveau riche: dr. farrah gray
Last names like Kennedy, Hilton, Rockerfeller, or Getty evoke images of multi-million or even multi-billion dollar empires. They are names that have been woven and interwoven throughout the economic history of the United States. Yes, we're talking ab...
