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#DEBlackHistory – Black Medicine

Digital Illustration by @K_DougDE I was first introduced the book The Immortal Life of  Henrietta Lacks during high school for a summer reading project selection right before my senior year began. Me, being rebellious, wanting to rush right through that last year of high school and move on to college did not really want to take…… Continue reading #DEBlackHistory – Black Medicine

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#DEBlackHistory – Black Faith

Photography provided by Giphy The fifth day of #DEBlackHistory topic is faith in which we are paying homage to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. King was a minister who became one of the biggest civil rights activists to play one of the biggest roles in ending the segregation of African Americans…… Continue reading #DEBlackHistory – Black Faith

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#DEBlackHistory – Black Politics

Photography Provided by Giphy The fourth day of #DEBlackHistory is on the topic of politics. One of the greatest political moments I can remember from my own lifetime is the moment the United States of America witnessed the election of the very first African American president, Barrack Obama. There may be some that may not…… Continue reading #DEBlackHistory – Black Politics

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#DEBlackHistory – Black Branding

Photography Provided by Giphy The third day of #DEBlackHistory is on the topic of branding. Many may not realize it but there were some great and big milestones met in the advertising agency back in the day for African Americans by African Americans. Years ago, you wouldn’t see African Americans apart of any forms of…… Continue reading #DEBlackHistory – Black Branding

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#DEBlackHistory – Black Writing

Photography provided by Giphy Sharon M. Draper Photograph The second day of #DEBlackHistory is on the topic of Writing/Authors. One of the most influential writers, and one of my personal favorites, would be Sharon M. Draper. During middle school I was assigned to read one of her books called The Battle of Jericho for a…… Continue reading #DEBlackHistory – Black Writing