Memorial Haiku
Memorial Haiku Memorial Day in 1988/ Just finished my tour of duty/ Life lessons begin
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Toussaint L'Ouverture
Art by: Thomas Bess Jr. Happy Birthday, Pierre-Dominique Touissant L'Ouverture, born May 20, 1743. Toussaint L'Ouverture was the leader of the Haitian Revolution. His victory in Haiti inspired Africans in the Diaspora to fight for their rights as human beings. Many revolts and insurrections would follow all over the world. Read more of what happened in 1795...
15-Year-Old Graduates From The University of Baltimore
This is a great story about an exceptional young man, Ty Hobson-Powell. I already want to make his first name his initials, T.H. Powell. It just sounds great for the history books. I'm sorry, but this makes me so excited; this brings me so much joy. Out of all the negative press that we get in the media concerning young African American men, this is so refreshing. I pray that God protects this young man and take him to new heights - far beyong what he can imagine. By the way, a special kudos to his parents, family, and community because it takes a village. Press on Ty. Press on. I wish you all the success that God can give. He gave you that talent for a reason -- His purpose. Check out the video. Photo source: qcitymetro.com
Lingering question from Longfellow
The Slave Singing at Midnight By: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Loud he sang the psalm of David! He, a Negro and enslaved, Sang of Israel's victory, Sang of Zion, bright and free. In that hour, when night is calmest, Sang he from the Hebrew Psalmist, In a voice so sweet and clear That I could not choose but hear, Songs of triumph, and ascriptions, Such as reached the swart Egyptians, When upon the Red Sea coast Perished Pharaoh and his host. And the voice of his devotion Filled my soul with strange emotion; For its tones by turns were glad, Sweetly solemn, wildly sad. Paul and Silas, in their prison, Sang of Christ, the Lord arisen. And an earthquake's arm of might Broke their dungeon-gates at night. But, alas! what holy angel Brings the Slave this glad evangel? And what earthquake's arm of might Breaks his dungeon-gates at night?