October 13 - 19, 2019
Vol. 24, Issue 39
Greater Houston Edition
LIVING LEGEND
OUR STORY
Ruby Mosley
October 13
Henry Blair’s corn planting machine was patented. - 1834
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HOUSTON Ruby Lee Sanders Mosley is the oldest daughter born to Rosa Bell and Willie Sanders on April 25, 1929. Born in Mexia, Mosley is a retired educator, lifelong community activist, humanitarian and a devout Christian. At the age of 16, Ruby graduated from Woodland High School. Afterwards, she became a certified beautician at Franklin Beauty College. She utilized that skill to finance her higher learning. She relocated to Houston in 1948 and met the love of her life, Melvin, together they birthed three daughters, Carrie, Wanda and Marilyn. After completing her studies at Prairie View A&M University, University of Houston and University of Texas-Austin, she worked as a Health Coordinator with Gulf Coast Community Services. It was there, that she really found her niche and became the great Acreage Homes’ advocate so many have come to love and adore. Mosley received training in community organizing from Alex Branch – a former community leader in Acreage Home. She would go on to work tirelessly advocating to provide water, sewer and city services to areas in Houston that still had outhouses. She also partnered with KPRC-TX Channel 2, Napolean Johnson who also assisted with her cause. Cont. aframnews.com
Leroy T. Walker, an African-American coach was named to Olympic squad. - 1974
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Jackie Robinson was honored at Cincinnati Stadium. - 1972
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John Brown’s raid on Harper’s Ferry took place. - 1859
OP-ED
COMMUNITY
WHAT’S HAPPENIN’
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African-Americans demand equal education facilities. - 1787
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Reggie Jackson hit three homers in 1977 World Series. - 1977
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We MUST Understand congratulates Simone Biles for her latest success.
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AAWCCO hosted its Night of Giving Gala Fundraiser.
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Mt. Canaan MBC to host 80th Church Anniversary.
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Actor Paul Robeson premieres as, “Othello”. - 1943