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Edith S. SampsonFirst In Many Fields Edith S. Sampson’s career was the first woman to earn a law degree from Loyola University of Chicago, the first black person appointed a United States delegate to the United Nations, and the first black woman elected as a judge in Illinois.Edith Spurlock was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on… Read more
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Happy Valentine’s Day!!
Sorry that I’ve been out for the last week. Wouldn’t you know it? I would get swamped during Black History Month. I’m back for now. I hope you all have a Happy Valentine’s Day. I’m going to try a new Indian place with my hubby. Maggie L. Walker America’s First Woman Bank President One of… Read more
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Aida Overton Walker
International Stage Star Aida Overton was born Feb. 14, 1880 in New York City. She was the foremost African-American stage artist in her era. She was the leading black female cakewalk dancer and ragtime singer. She was a pivotal part of the transition from minstrelsy to all-black musicals, and one of the first black international… Read more
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Black History Break
I’ll resume writing about folks on tomorrow (I haven’t run out or anything), but I just thought I’d type a few lines to check in. I am still walking – working my way up to running – in preparation for the marathon. Sunday I made Al go with me. He liked it, so maybe he’ll… Read more
