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Portraits in History: Mae Jemison

Posted on March 11, 2011 by ericagreil

Mae Jemison was born October 17th, 1956 in Decatur, Alabama. She was the first African-American woman to travel in space when she orbited Earth in the Space Shuttle Endeavour on September 12th, 1992. She has also been a physician and … Continue reading →

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Langston Hughes, “The Negro Speaks of Rivers”

Posted on March 9, 2011 by ericagreil

Better Boys Foundation and YouthLAB present an Open Mic Night this Friday at 6PM at 1512 South Pulaski Road Theme: What does Freedom and Civil Rights mean to you? All Youth are invited to speak! In honor of this event, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Malcolm X’s Memory

Posted on February 22, 2011 by ericagreil

On Feb. 21, 1965, Malcolm X, a former Nation of Islam leader, was assassinated by Black Muslims in New York. Malcolm X was a militant black nationalist leader in the Nation of Islam until he left the organization in March … Continue reading →

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