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FEBRUARY, 2019
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Mission Statement econd’s Gazette serves as a monthly newsletter to inform the congregants of valuable information happening on the campus of Second Baptist Church and in the community, as well as spotlight individuals and events that edify our parish
church, but most importantly; glorifies the name of Jesus Christ.
Nadine O.Harris,MBA,Founder/Chief Editor Ferrari Y. Green, Production & Design Dr. Precious Flemings, Writing Editor Sherry Joiner, Operations & Distribution Vera Frazier, Operations & Edit
“I drop kindness pebbles in still water every day, and I watch the effect they have on other people’s lives. My favorite kindness pebbles are compliments. Drop a compliment and watch the ripple effect that it has in your life.” Remarkably, these cheery words come from a father who has faced many dark, difficult days. In 6
Contributors:
Minutes Wrestling With Life, John Passaro tells of his daughter’s heart-wrenching battle with men-
Peggy LaBon / Jessie Anderson /
ingitis. The struggles didn’t make him bitter; rather, he frequently offers uplifting words on social
Rasheedah Ruffin / Vera Reeves / James Ella Harvey/Betty Thomas /Anita J. McCulloch/ Felicia Dickson
media. What if we followed Passaro’s example and complimented people regularly? Philippians 4:8 (NIV) instructs us to think about things that are noble, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy. By
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Photographers: Robert Anderson, Rasheedah Ruffin, Adele Davis, Gerald McLendon
Children’s Church Consultant Jaylyn A. Harris
Second’s Gazette is published and distributed monthly, every First Sunday, to provide parishioners with information about our church, the community, and the world. We welcome your comments. Contact us at: Secondsnewsletter@gmail.com
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extension, turning those positive thoughts into words causes “kindness pebbles” to spread God’s light in ripples throughout someone’s day — and, doubtless, through ours. Diakona Nadine O. Harris, MBA, SBC Trustee Email: secondsnewsletter@gmail.com
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To My Dear Young Saints, God’s grace to you!
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his Epistle is written primarily to engage the youth of my parish church. I have tried, over the years, to reach out to the young people by putting a SBC Ministry to Youth in place that is on their level, designed for their spiritual growth. Thus, I organized the Youth Assembly.
Understanding what God requires of them is vitally necessary to discovering their place in God’s family so they may be used of God anywhere. Therefore, I find that a good place to start is with the Beatitudes. The first Beatitude says: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). Each of the Beatitudes has three parts: the promise of greatness, rooted in blessedness-being chosen, and called and cherished. The key is discovering and experiencing it, and realizing the result it provides in our lives. To be poor in spirit is to acknowledge that we have a need to grow. We can admit our spiritual poverty and seek the Lord’s help. We can consider our powerlessness and be open to supernatural power. The Psalmist expressed the essence of what it means to be poor in spirit. “I sought the Lord, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears … This poor man cried out, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of his troubles” (Psalm 34:4-6). The Hebrew word “ani” had come to mean more than material poverty. It was used for the humble and faithful. Throughout His ministry, from A. D. 27-30, Jesus taught and affirmed humility and warned against pride. He was letting them know that religious pride blocked growth in greatness. This is why he affirmed the publican and exposed the pride of the Pharisee in His incisive parable. The publican could say, “God be merciful to me,” whereas the pride of the Pharisee touted his lack of need. “I thank You that I am not as other men …” Only those who confess their need can enter the joy of the kingdom of heavenright now; it is the reign and rule of God. Abundant life now and eternal life forever are dependent on confessing our need and receiving the gift of faith. Amen. Until He Comes, I Am Serving Christ Joyfully, Bishop Dr. Wm. LaRue Dillard Parish Under-Shepherd
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Editor’s Comments
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Bishop’s Epistle
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Contents
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Diakonos Praying
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Blasts and Footprints
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Retirement Gala
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Church Celebrations
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Spirit Buzz
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Poem / Community News
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Movie Pick / ID News
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Local News
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Good Reads
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SBC Activities
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Birthdays / Prayer Calendar
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Health
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Celebrating Black History
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Children’s Church
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The First Black NFL Football Greats
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or those who may not know, February is “Black History Month” throughout the United States and Canada. Since 1976, the month has been dedicated to celebrating and highlighting Black Americans of African descent that have made significant contributions in America and Black communities throughout the United States, and around the world. Since February is also the month of Super Bowl 53, it seems befitting to recall and recognize some “NFL Greats” who paved the way for integration into the NFL, opening doors for other professional athletes to walk through. From its inception in 1920, as a loose coalition of various regional teams, the American Professional Football Association had few African American players. But between 1920 and 1926, a total of nine Black professional athletes suited up to play for NFL teams. In 1919, Fritz Pollard became the first Black coach of the NFL and Bobby Marshall played football in the NFL from 1919 to 1926. Marshall was an all-around athlete who played baseball, ran track, a boxer, a wrestler, and played ice-hockey. He was named one of the best Running-Backs of his time in 1925. It is true that Black athletes have contributed to the success of the NFL, and Blacks in general make up a large percentage of successful athletes in America since records of Black athletes started being recorded. With the plethora of athletes in various sports, especially the NFL, it seems right to take a look at some of the NFL heroes who were great players during their time, such as Jerry Rice, Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith, Deion Sanders, Barry Sanders, Jim Brown, Deacon Jones, Charlie Woodson, Thurman Thomas, Terrell Owens, Art Shell, Marcus Allen, Tony Dorsett, Darrell Green, Willie Brown, and many others. But it was Fritz Pollard and Bobby Marshall, the first to break the color barrier in 1920. If it were not for these two men who paved the way for all the others, who knows what the NFL would look like today? So we recognize and salute these football greats of the past and present, and welcome new ones into the future who might make their mark in history one day, either on a college football field or a NBA court like a John Harris, III, a Jason Jenkins, II, or a Jashion Wade. Who knows, they might be on the Rams field. God knows!
Dr. Preciou References www.bleacherreport.com/articles597521-the-50-greatest-black-athletes www.profooball.com
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Psalms 46:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling.
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s I write this in the early morning, reflecting on all God has done and is doing in the lives of the believers and non-believers alike, I am reminded that His grace does not see color, religion, wealth or poverty. He is who He is, our Creator. It does not matter if the earth caves in, or the mountains crumble to the sea. We need not worry about what we cannot control, but do what we can to fulfill our purpose on the earth.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18, “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things, which are seen, but at the things, which are not seen. For the things that are seen are temporary, but the things that are not seen are eternal.� There are times when I want to do so much it does not seem to be enough time or money to make it all happen. Then the Lord reels me in and gives me one assignment that is right in front of me. Call a friend, say hello to a stranger passing by, watch the sunset, and stay in the moment. BREATHE! Have a lovely Valentine, and love the Lord with all your heart. In Christ, Peggy LaBon
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Man of The Month is a thirty-one day devotional for men. Pastor Christopher A. Bourne, a masterencourager, provides 31 daily entries of sometimes poignant, sometimes humorous, and always powerful entries to inspire men to live consecrated, courageous lives in Christ. This devotional speaks to men in a direct and effective way. It calls them as husbands, fathers, sons, friends, and colleagues to experience a Spirit-led life of faith. Buy this devotional for the man in your life so that they can start their day with God's word-a boost more potent than coffee and more fulfilling than bread!
REFERENCES: Christian Hip Hop Advisory: Brianna Bryant a.k.a Lady Bri https://www.positionmusic.com/artist/MjI1MTUyLTA1ZGY1MA Did you Know: https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/centuries/3rdcentury-11631962.html Ethiopian Royalty (Real Talk) Haile Selassie, My Life and Ethiopia's Progress (Chicago: Frontline Distribution International, 1999), pp. 41f.
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ave you ever visited a mega-church worship service? If so, then you know how the service is conducted. Most are put on as a production performance. If you have never visited a mega-church service, then you should watch “Come Sunday,” starring Chiwetel Ejiofor as Carlton Pearson, and a host of other big name stars such as Danny Glover, Martin Sheen, and Jason Segal who deliver outstanding performances. Come Sunday is based on a true story that gives a glimpse of how mega churches are ran and how a man of God can be swayed by different beliefs. The movie sets the tone for how some places of worship are ran like businesses, with religious holidays packaged like rock concerts, and worship services like TV shows. Watch it and judge for yourself. Come Sunday can be seen on Netflix. Reference www.rogerbert.com/reviews/come-sunday-2018
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Schedule of Worship Services
Elder Robert Craig
Sunday Morning Services 10:45 AM
Cameron & J.P. Dixon Dr. John & Apryl Harris Diakona Larry & Debra Hayes
Sunday Church School, Baptism and New Member’s Orientation Classes from
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Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper Celebration is served every First
Barbara M. Harris Mildred Cross
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10:45 AM Worship Service and at 4:45 PM in the Sanctuary
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Mid-Week Bible Study and Prayer Services
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Bible Study, Prayer, Praise, and Testimonies at 10:45AM & 6:45 PM on Wednesdays Except Holidays
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“The Real ID to FLY!”
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lying used to be simple and enjoyable. But nowadays, flying has become complexed, and scary. No matter which airline or how you choose to fly, first class or coach, you will not be able to fly anywhere or visit a Federal facility for business after October 1, 2020 if you don’t have a California Real ID Card or Driver’s License. The California Real ID Act will go into effect October 1, 2020. The questions everyone is asking are: “Why a California Real ID/Driver’s License?” and “What is the difference between the two?” REAL ID Driver’s License/ID Card: The Real ID Driver’s License/ID cards have the same privileges as the standard Driver’s License/ID cards. The same documents are needed to get the Real ID Cards as standard cards; the same fees apply for the Real ID Cards as the standard cards; and the same expiration apply, usually on birthdates every five years; as the standard cards. The only difference is the Real ID has a gold circle with a star on it. So why is a Real ID needed? The California Real ID can be used as identification for anything and anywhere ID’s are required, such as boarding airplanes, or entering Federal facilities for business. The difference between a California Real ID and a standard ID is the standard ID has the phrase, “Federal Limits Apply” on it, meaning restrictions apply. It is not mandatory now to get a Real ID, but starting October 1, 2020, this Act goes into effect. Don’t wait until 2020! If you need to renew your license or get an ID card, start the process now! All you need are the documents you used to get a standard ID card or Driver’s License and make an appointment to visit a DMV Field Office to complete the process, so you can continue to fly the friendly skies!
Dr. Precious Reference https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/realid
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Neighborly Love As an ordained minister, Fred Rogers harnessed the power of television to tell children they were loved — and to show them how to love others. In You Are Special, he writes, “When we love a person, we accept him or her exactly as is: the lovely with the unlovely, the strong along with the fearful, the true mixed in with the façade, and of course, the only way we can do it is by accepting ourselves that way.” In a review of the touching documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? a writer for Variety notes: “Rogers’ real secret was … that the call to love your neighbor as yourself isn’t a slogan to hang in your kitchen with flowers around it — it’s a decision you make at every moment, to view every man, woman and child on earth as your neighbor. If you don’t see and feel that, and act on it, then you’re just another narcissist with a kitchen slogan.” Last October, when a synagogue shooting shattered the peace of Rogers’ real-life former neighborhood, residents of all religions embraced one another as neighbors. Afterward, the Fred Rogers Center stated, “We long for a day when there is no more tragedy born from hatred.”
Got Love Love asks nothing in return but seeks those who need it. And who needs our love more than those who are consumed with hatred and are utterly devoid of love? —Dietrich Bonhoeffer “Love is like a tennis match; you’ll never win consistently until you learn to serve well.” —Dan P. Herod
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veryday objects can serve as simple lessons about biblical truth. To illustrate the profound concept of the Trinity, for example, some teachers use an apple, an egg or a three-leaf clover. During winter, you can point to a kid-friendly snowman to describe how God is Three in One. The ball of snow on the base represents God the Father, our Creator and strong foundation. The middle ball, with stick arms reaching to the side, reminds us of Jesus, who died on the cross. And the snowman’s head stands for the Holy Spirit, our ever-present Counselor who helps us and speaks God’s truth to us.
God throws open the door of this world — and enters as a baby. As the most vulnerable imaginable. Because he wants unimaginable intimacy with you. What religion ever had a god that wanted such intimacy with us that he came with such vulnerability to us? What God ever came so tender we could touch him? So fragile that we could break him? So vulnerable that his bare, beating heart could be hurt? Only the One who loves you to death. —Ann Voskamp, The Greatest Gift
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Special Dates • African-American History Month • Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2019 • Presidents Day, February 18, 2019
1. Listen without interrupting. “To answer before listening — that is folly and shame” (Proverbs 18:13). 2. Speak without accusing. “Be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (James 1:19). 3. Give without selfishness. “The righteous give without sparing” (Proverbs 21:26). 4. Pray without ceasing. “We have not stopped praying for you” (Colossians 1:9). 5. Answer without arguing. “Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife” (Proverbs 17:1). 6. Share without pretending. “Speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of … Christ” (Ephesians 4:15). 7. Enjoy without complaining. “Do everything without grumbling or arguing” (Philippians 2:14). 8. Trust without wavering. “[Love] always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres” (1 Corinthians 13:7). 9. Forgive without punishing. “Forgive as the Lord forgave you” (Colossians 3:13). 10. Promise without forgetting. “A longing fulfilled is a tree of life” (Proverbs 13:12). —From various websites; all Scriptures NIV
Love is a fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23. Identify another fruit that can make Valentine’s Day — and every day — special. First, write a word that fits each clue below. Then unscramble the letters from the bold, vertical column to find another fruit of the Spirit. Write it on the blanks below.
“Knowing what must be done does away with fear.” —Rosa Parks
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e are all consumers of health care at one time or another; medical research has concluded there are medical conditions prevalent in the African American population such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, injuries, and kidney disease according to the Center of Disease Control polls. However, as African Americans, we are also inventors contributing to the advancement of medical technology. These contributions of African-American physicians, nurses and research scientists must never be taken for granted. There is no way to know how many human lives have been saved or improved through the efforts of these medical trailblazers, who not only shouldered the immense responsibility of learning, but also had to overcome societal prejudice. Their efforts are more than worthy of celebration every day of the year. In acknowledgement of Black History Month, here is a small sampling of some of the brightest scientific and medical minds in American history: Patricia Bath born in 1942 in Harlem, Bath became a pioneer in the treatment and prevention of blindness. She also advocated for eyesight as a basic human right by founding the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness in 1976. Bath became the first African-American to complete a residency in ophthalmology in 1973, which led to her appointment two years later as the first woman faculty member at UCLA’s Jules Stein Eye Institute. In 1988, Bath became the first African-American woman physician to receive a medical patent with her Laserphaco Probe, which improved cataract treatment. Alexa Canady a native of Lansing, Michigan, became the first African-American woman neurosurgeon in the U.S. in 1981. She served as chief of neurosurgery at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan from 1987-2001. Intending to retire when she moved to Florida and instead began practicing part-time after learning that there were no pediatric neurosurgeons based at Pensacola’s Sacred Heart Hospital. In 1993, she was awarded the American Medical Women’s Association Présidents Award. Emmett Chappelle renowned NASA biochemist and inventor holds 14 U.S. patents and was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2007 for his work in bioluminescence. This Phoenix native and World War II veteran worked in support of NASA’s manned spaceflight missions, and his research enabled the more accurate detection of bacteria in water.
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Rebecca Lee Crumpler a Delaware native, is widely acknowledged as the first African-American woman physician in the U.S. She was born in 1831 and worked as a nurse in Massachusetts before applying to the New England Female Medical College in 1860. She graduated in 1864, becoming the first and only African-American graduate of that institution, which closed in 1873. For many years, Crumpler’s status as the first AfricanAmerican woman to become a physician was not known; that distinction was mistakenly given to Rebecca Cole, who graduated from Women’s Medical College in Pennsylvania three years after Crumpler’s graduation. Joycelyn Elders the unapologetically outspoken Elders was appointed the first African-American Surgeon General by President Bill Clinton in 1993, and subsequently asked to resign when the administration took exception to Elders’ outspoken advocacy of early sex education, drug education and distribution of contraception in schools. Elders spent many years teaching medicine and was an accomplished pediatric endocrinologist. She remains a voice for progressive ideas in medicine and education. Dr. Mae C. Jemison a native of Decatur, Alabama, was the first African-American woman admitted to the U.S. astronaut training program. She became the first African-American woman in space on Sep. 12, 1992, as a member of the space shuttle Endeavor’s crew. She earned her M.D. in 1981 from Cornell University Medical College and worked in private practice before becoming a teaching research physician with the Peace Corps in Sierra Leone and Liberia. She was one of 15 candidates chosen out of 2,000 applicants for admission to astronaut training in 1987. Mary E. Mahoney native of Boston, is acknowledged as the first African-American woman to complete nurse’s training. She graduated from the nursing school at the New England Hospital for Women and Children in 1879. She was among the first African-American members of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and was a member of the inaugural class of the Nursing Hall of Fame, inducted in 1976. The Mary Elizabeth Mahoney Award has been bestowed by the ANA since 1952 to individuals who make significant contributions to integration within the nursing profession. Daniel Hale Williams the Pennsylvania native was one of the first physicians in the U.S. to perform open-heart surgery in 1893. In 1891, he also founded the Provident Hospital and Training School for Nurses, the first racially integrated nursing and intern program in the U.S. So this month as we focus on Black History, remember the African Americans are people who not only seek health care as a consumer, but we are also scientific pioneers and major contributors to the health Industry .
Live Life Healthy Jessie M. Anderson, RN BSN
http://www.cdc.gov/minorityhealth/populations/REMP/black.html http://www.black-inventor.com https://www.usfhealthonline.com/resources/healthcare/african-american-trailblazers-in-medicine-medical-research/
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lack History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history.
Origins of Black History Month - The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. That September, the Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and the prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), an organization dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by black Americans and other peoples of African descent. Known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the group sponsored a national Negro History week in 1926, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The event inspired schools and communities nationwide to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures.
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overnor Gavin Newsom named Dr. Nadine Burke Harris as California’s first-ever Surgeon General. As a pediatrician, entrepreneur and nonprofit EO, Dr. Burke Harris has dedicated her professional career to understanding the link between adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress in children, and the effect both have on future health outcomes. Dr. Burke Harris, 43, of San Francisco, will be sworn in as Surgeon General on February 11, 2019. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation will be $200,000. (San Bernardino American) Born: 1975 (age 44 years), Vancouver, Canada Spouse: Arno Lockheart Harris (m. 2011) Books: The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity Education: Harvard University, University of California, Davis. Wikipedia
CBM Staff (2019, January 24). Governor Names African American Woman as California’s First Surgeon General, The San Bernardino American Newspaper, p.3. Wikipedia. Dr, Nadine Burke Harris, n.d. (January 30, 2019)
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“Martin Luther King�, n.d. Retrieved from Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
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Mary and her sister Mildred patented many practical inventions. They didn’t have technical education, but they were both exceptional at spotting ways to make peoples’ lives better. Together, they invented the sanitary belt. Later, Mary invented the moisture-resistant pocket for the belt. While disabled from multiple sclerosis, Mary went on to invent the walker and the toilettissue holder.
In 2013, Marian Croak was inducted into Women in Technology International’s hall of fame, a move that recognizes her remarkable achievements in tech. Croak holds over 135 patents, primarily in voice-over Internet protocol (VoIP), some in other areas. She has another 100 patents currently under review. Today, Marian is an SVP at AT&T, serves as a mentor for women in AT&T labs, and sits on the board for the Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Education Center.
If you ever enjoyed an animated Gif on the web, like this one amazing clip of a kitten being scared by an iguana, then you have Lisa Gelobter to thank. Gelobter was integrally involved with the advent of Shockwave, a technology that formed the beginning of web animation. She also played a major role in the emergency of online video, later serving on the senior management team at Hulu. Previously, Lisa was the Interim Head of Digital for BET Networks and ran Technology, Product and Business Operations. Today, you can catch Lisa at the White House, in the United States Digital Service. She is currently serving as the Chief Digital Service Officer with the US Department of Education.
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Jesse Ernest Wilkins, Jr. is one of America’s most important contemporary mathematicians. At 13, he became the University of Chicago’s youngest student. Wilkins continued his studies there, earning bachelor, master, and eventually earning his doctorate degree in mathematics at the age of 19. He’s published papers in mathematics, optics, and nuclear engineering. As a mathematician for the American Optical Company in Buffalo, N.Y., he perfected lens design for microscopes and ophthalmologic uses. His greatest contribution to scholarship was the development of mathematical models to explain gamma radiation and his work on developing a shielding against gamma radiation. His other claim to fame came from working on the Manhattan Project. At the Manhattan Project, Wilkins worked with future Nobel laureate Eugene Wigner and made significant contributions to nuclear-reactor physics, now known as the Wilkins effect and the Wigner-Wilkins spectrum
Dr. Shirley Jackson is an American physicist who received her Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1973. She was the first African-American woman to earn a doctorate in nuclear physics at MIT. In addition to her lengthy list of academic achievements, she also has an impressive number of inventions under her belt. Her experiments with theoretical physics paved the way for numerous developments in the telecommunication space including the touch-tone telephone, the portable fax, caller ID, call waiting, and the fiber-optic cable. Black Inventors You Probably Didn’t Know About. Retrieved from www.ThinkGrowth.org. January 28, 2019 https://thinkgrowth.org/14-black-inventors-you-probably Didn’t-Know About-3c0702c Feb. 26, 2017
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February Birthdays: Starieanna Woods Happy Birthday to you!!!
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