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The Forten Family.
The Fortens were one of the most prominent black families in Philadelphia. They founded and financed abolitionist organizations, wrote against slavery, operated a school for African-American children, entertained the leading abolitionists of the day and harbored fugitive slaves. Read more
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Thought for today…
I have heard the bible and have learned that Eve caused man to sin. Well, if woman upset the world, do give her a chance to set it right side up again. Sojourner Truth. Ar’n’t I a Woman? (1851) Read more
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
I hope everyone has a great day. Spring is not far away. I know we had snow this week, but still 🙂 Read more
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Sarah E. Goode/Patricia Bath/Janet Emerson Bashen
First African-American woman to obtain a patent Sarah Goode was born a slave in 1850. She moved to Chicago after the Civil War and owned a furniture store. Her invention, a cabinet bed (known to us as a hideaway bed), was granted patent #322,177 on July 14, 1885. Opthamologist/Inventor/Laser Scientist Dr. Patricia Era Bath was… Read more
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